per·am·bu·late  (p ə-r ăm by ə-l āt ′)
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v. per·am·bu·lat·ed, per·am·bu·lat·ing, per·am·bu·lates v.tr.1. To walk through. 2. To inspect (an area) on foot. v.intr. To walk about; roam or stroll.
per·am′bu·lation n. per·ambu·la·to′ry (-lə-tôr′ē) adj. |
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