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PRONUNCIATION OF DUCKWALK

duckwalk  [ˈdʌkˌwɔːk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DUCKWALK

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Duckwalk is a noun.
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WHAT DOES DUCKWALK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

duckwalk

Duckwalk

The duckwalk is a stage element of guitar showmanship popularized by Chuck Berry. The duckwalk is performed by going in the squatting position and moving forward, letting one lower leg swing back and forth in the air while playing the guitar. While the origins of the duckwalk have been traced as far back as T-Bone Walker who already during the 1930s performed dance moves while playing his guitar, it was Chuck Berry who made the duckwalk popular and who is often credited as the inventor. In his own autobiography Berry states that he used to perform the duckwalk as a child to entertain his family. In an interview with Rolling Stone magazine he also claimed that it was in a 1956 show in New York City that he performed it for the first time in order to hide pleats in his silk suit. As the audience loved these moves, he did them again and again. Angus Young of Australian hard rock band AC/DC also does Duckwalk in his shows. The duckwalk was introduced to a new audience when the character Marty McFly did the duckwalk on stage while playing Chuck Berry's "Johnny B. Goode" in the movie Back to the Future.

Definition of duckwalk in the English dictionary

The definition of duckwalk in the dictionary is a squatting, waddling walk that resembles that of a duck.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DUCKWALK


boardwalk
ˈbɔːdˌwɔːk
bushwalk
ˈbʊʃˌwɔːk
cakewalk
ˈkeɪkˌwɔːk
catwalk
ˈkætˌwɔːk
cradlewalk
ˈkreɪdəlˌwɔːk
crosswalk
ˈkrɒsˌwɔːk
jaywalk
ˈdʒeɪˌwɔːk
moonwalk
ˈmuːnˌwɔːk
racewalk
ˈreɪsˌwɔːk
riverwalk
ˈrɪvəˌwɔːk
ropewalk
ˈrəʊpˌwɔːk
sheepwalk
ˈʃiːpˌwɔːk
sidewalk
ˈsaɪdˌwɔːk
skywalk
ˈskaɪˌwɔːk
sleepwalk
ˈsliːpˌwɔːk
spacewalk
ˈspeɪsˌwɔːk
squawk
skwɔːk
walk
wɔːk
wauk
wɔːk
waulk
wɔːk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DUCKWALK

duck-egg blue
duck-shove
duck-shoving
duck´s arse
duckbill
duckboard
ducker
duckfoot quote
duckie
duckies
ducking
ducking and diving
ducking stool
duckling
duckpin
ducks
ducks and drakes
ducktail
duckweed
ducky

WORDS THAT END LIKE DUCKWALK

balk
beanstalk
chalk
cock of the walk
Dundalk
emu walk
Lambeth walk
moon walk
moving sidewalk
perp walk
random walk
small talk
speedwalk
stalk
talk
talk the talk
walk the walk
widow´s walk
you can talk
you can´t talk

Synonyms and antonyms of duckwalk in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «duckwalk» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DUCKWALK

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The translations of duckwalk from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «duckwalk» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

duckwalk
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

duckwalk
570 millions of speakers

English

duckwalk
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

duckwalk
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

duckwalk
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

duckwalk
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

duckwalk
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

duckwalk
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

chemin de caillebotis
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Duckwalk
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

duckwalk
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

duckwalk
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

duckwalk
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Duckwalk
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

duckwalk
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

duckwalk
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Duckwalk
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

duckwalk
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

duckwalk
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

duckwalk
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

duckwalk
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

duckwalk
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

duckwalk
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

duckwalk
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

duckwalk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

duckwalk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of duckwalk

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DUCKWALK»

The term «duckwalk» is normally little used and occupies the 143.401 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DUCKWALK» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about duckwalk

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DUCKWALK»

Discover the use of duckwalk in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to duckwalk and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Ricochet River
“I see,” said Jesse, nodding gravely. “Knees down,” Palermo bellowed. “Suck it up, you pussies.” Morning practice ended with the duckwalk. We began to waddle, knees bent, around the perimeter of the fields between the grade school and the ...
Robin Cody, 2005
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WRITE 2
We all watched from the locker-room doorway while Mr. Brown gave them an earful and then made them duckwalk across the field. After 10 yards or so, we could tell that duckwalking was not easy because they were already struggling.
Dave Kemper, Verne Meyer, John Van Rys, 2011
3
Eagle Song
Because the Smithy family was wealthy and distinguished among the Navajos, Duckwalk asked Healing Harry for help. It appeared Albert would die despite all knowledge the two Medicine Men possessed. Healing Henry urged the family to  ...
Lindley Joseph Stiles, 2003
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The Spirit of Hamptons Vineyards: Poetry from the Heart
Duckwalk Vineyard ( 231 Montauk Highway-WaterMill) Duck Walk Survival Grapes Vines Swirl and touch on Love Be within the circle Of grape Lasting Forever are Divine entities Grapes are Families growing Together Into One Breath Of Life ...
Paula Timpson, 2002
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Postdisaster survival and rescue research: proceedings : ...
Crawl .... Duckwalk. Duckwalk. Head bent Upright. . 264 103 96 123 212 100 85 94 220 97 79 100 86 220 217 1 to 2.. 2 to 3.. 3 to 4.. 4 to 5.. 5 to 6. . 6 to 7.. 105 236 244 185 174 2234 Escape time Life of SCSR Distance traveled Miner (travel + ...
United States. Bureau of Mines, 1982
6
Mountaineerin
technique approximate Steepness of Slope cramponS Walking (French technique; pied marche) Gentle, 0° to 15° Duckwalk (French technique; pied en canard) Gentle, 15° to 30° Flat-footing (French technique; pied à plat) Moderate to steep, ...
Ronald C. Eng, 2010
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Nuts to Butts: Anecdotes from a Career in the US Navy
Well, the CC would have none of that. He immediately gave me about fifteen demerits for just being ugly. My punishment was to duckwalk around the clotheslines outside in the courtyard of the barracks. Duckwalking and quacking like a duck ...
R. W. Bishop Usn (Ret), 2012
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Michiganensian
Noted for its Rope Day duckwalk, the all-campus senior honorary dates from 1902, Founded in 1910, Druids recognizes outstanding leadership in activities or. Lashed together and chorusing "Seven flights up and seven flights down," young  ...
9
Full Court: Stories & Poems for Hoop Fans
That meant the duckwalk. As punishment, Judy and I had to squat, grabbing our ankles, and duckwalk around the gym. We waddled, humiliated, with the basketballs beating on our heads and the players following our progress with loud ...
Dennis Trudell, 1999
10
Frommer's New York State
WINERIES While you won't find a winery every mile like on the North Fork, the South Fork does boast three fine wineries: Wölffer Estate, 139 Sagg Rd., Sagapo- nack (& 631/537-5106; www.wolffer.com); Duckwalk Vineyards, 231 Montauk ...
Marc Lallanilla, Brian Silverman, Neil Edward Schlecht, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DUCKWALK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term duckwalk is used in the context of the following news items.
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Opera in the Hamptons featuring Christina Fontanelli and Her …
The concert will take place in the beautiful indoor Duckwalk Vineyard tasting room built by Long Island's pioneer of the wine industry, Dr. «SoutholdLOCAL, Jul 15»
2
Flashback: Rolling Stones Say Goodbye To Britain
Chip Monck, the voice of Woodstock, right beside him with headphones on, doing his gentle 1958 duckwalk skate, cueing lights, monitoring ... «Rolling Stone Australia, Jul 15»
3
Women-owned businesses on the rise in Ohio
Oh! You're pregnant' and I said, 'I can duckwalk in your crawlspace,' ” Furlong remembers. Hanley often fields comments that her business is ... «News-Herald.com, Jun 15»
4
Exclusive: Your first look at 'Back to the Future: The Ultimate Visual …
Marty doing the duckwalk with a red Gibson guitar. Lightning striking the Hill Valley clock tower with a spectacular burst of sparks and light. «HitFix, Jun 15»
5
Feeling Good: Wilko Johnson talks about his triumphant comeback
And we might get a little glimpse of a duckwalk and that stare. "I can handle that! Actually my band are so good I could just stand there waving ... «Gloucester Citizen, May 15»
6
Orpheum Movie Series returns with classics, cult favorites
Michael J. Fox and eccentric inventor Christopher Lloyd discover time travel is no cakewalk, although it may include a Chuck Berry duckwalk. «Memphis Commercial Appeal, May 15»
7
Southern Maryland home sales
Duckwalk Ct., 2164-Joan Dina Wallace to Christopher H. Hill, $229,999. Harrow Ct., 3171-Kevin and Ukela Proctor to Olde Port Home ... «Washington Post, Apr 15»
8
Duck Walk Vineyards: A Taste of Summer Bliss
Duck Walk Vineyards, 231 Montauk Highway, Water Mill. duckwalk.com, 631-726-7555. Also in Southold at 44535 Main Road, 631-765-3500. «Dan's Papers, Apr 15»
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Maryland open houses April 18-19
WALDORF. 20601. Kay Hill Dr Noon to 4 pm $332,990. Kay Hill Dr Noon to 4 pm $346,990. 20602. 2144 Duckwalk Ct Noon to 3 pm $269,000. «Washington Post, Apr 15»
10
40 Best Things We Saw at Coachella 2015
... he can pump his right fist in the air and doing a (largely upright) duckwalk across the stage. And the show didn't stint on the props: a giant bell ... «RollingStone.com, Apr 15»

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