Meaning of the word moonwalk in English
What does moonwalk mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
moonwalk
US /ˈmuːn.wɑːk/
UK /ˈmuːn.wɔːk/
Noun
1.
a dance move in which the dancer appears to glide backward while seemingly moving forward, popularized by Michael Jackson
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Michael Jackson's moonwalk amazed audiences worldwide.
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Learning the moonwalk takes a lot of practice.
2.
a walk on the surface of the Moon
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The astronauts performed a historic moonwalk.
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The first moonwalk was a monumental achievement for humanity.
Verb
1.
to perform the moonwalk dance move
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He tried to moonwalk across the stage.
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Can you moonwalk?
2.
to walk on the surface of the Moon
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Astronauts hope to moonwalk on Mars someday.
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Only a few people have had the privilege to moonwalk.