moonwalk

English

/ˈmuːnwɔːk/, /ˈmunwɔk/

noun
Definitions
  • An exploration of the Moon's surface on foot (by an astronaut).
  • (dance) A dance move in which the dancer slides backwards though the feet move as if walking forwards; the backslide.
  • (dance) A dance style in which the dancer appears to be moving in a low gravity environment.

Etymology

Compound from English Moon + English walk (full).

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English

walk

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full

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