What is the meaning of perambulating?

verb

  • Make an official inspection on foot of (the bounds of a property. )
    • usage: "Selectmen are required by law to perambulate the bounds every five years"
  • Walk with no particular goal.
    • usage: "we were walking around in the garden"; "after breakfast, she walked about in the park"

adjective

  • Strolling or walking around.
    • usage: "perambulating nursemaids with their charges"
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