Jun 26, 2004 17:46
20 yrs ago
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English term

walker

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Something used in walking : as : a framework designed to support a baby learning to walk or an infirm or handicapped person.

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walker or rollator

A rolling walker or rollator can help improve the quality of life for a disabled, elderly, handicapped, or infirm person with limited mobility. The light weight, sturdy construction, and safety features of these rollators and walkers can make a big difference in the ability of a mobility impaired person to go shopping, walk to dinner, or any other activity that might be too much of a challenge otherwise.

The three wheel "Winnie Walker by WINMED®" provides maximum maneuverability and comfort for the person who does not require the added stability of a four wheel rolling walker. It does not have a seat but comes with a foldable tote bag for storage.

Peer comment(s):

agree A.Đapo
2 hrs
agree Jörgen Slet
4 hrs
agree Rosemary Schmid : Depending on context, "walker" without an adjective like rolling, or a separate term like rollator is probably preferable.
8 hrs
agree Rajan Chopra
8 hrs
agree Saleh Chowdhury, Ph.D.
10 hrs
agree Kpy
19 hrs
agree Milena Sahakian
1 day 49 mins
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walking frame

I have used the search engine Google and have discovered that the term "walking frame" appears in 8,380 English sites. Here are two examples of its usage:
1. "A walking frame is one of the many walking aids that is used to overcome one's difficulty in walking."
2. "Use one hand to push off the bed and the other hand to push on the walking frame as you stand up. Hold the walking frame in both hands."
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1 day 5 hrs

zimmer frame

In the UK (and Australia), "zimmer frame" is probably the most commonly used term even though it's actually a trademark.


Zimmer frame UK TRADEMARK

noun {C} (UK ALSO AND AUSTRALIAN ENGLISH walking frame, US walker)

a metal frame with four legs which you place in front of you and lean on to help you move forward if you have difficulty in walking, for example when old"
http://www.freesearch.co.uk/dictionary/zimmer frame

Depends on your "target public"

Cheers,
Andy
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