I'm Baaaaaack.....

Whew! And I have a ton of catching up to do. But we can at least get the Brain Bender resurrected, right?? Ready?

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Two for one

Find the word that fits the definitions below when it is 1) a whole word and 2) divided into two words.

1) Whole Word: Walking

2) Two words:
a. part of a stair
b. type of noise

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Okay, just as soon as I get one last project finished I am taking the rest of the afternoon off... Heh. Talk about motivation!

Like always, the answers will be found later in the comments.

Update: Though Teresa and Oddybobo made a good effort, friend and reader Rich Blank is the Smartypants today. Whoohoo!