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I always liked performing in front of my parents' friends. My dad bought me a karaoke machine, and I would put on a Michael Jackson song like 'Thriller,' and I would come out with, like, a hat and a jacket, and, like, moonwalk in my socks, so I was always performing.
Nolan Sotillo

Meaning of "moonwalk" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MOONWALK

moonwalk  [ˈmuːnˌwɔːk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MOONWALK

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Moonwalk is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MOONWALK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Moonwalk

Moonwalk may refer to: ▪ An inflatable ▪ An excursion on the Moon ▪ For a specific event, see List of spacewalks and moonwalks 1965–1999 ▪ Moonwalk, a 2011 album by JPM ▪ Moonwalk, a 1988 autobiography by Michael Jackson ▪ Moonwalk or inflatable castle, a temporary inflatable structure used for entertainment ▪ MoonWalk, an annual nocturnal marathon in London and Edinburgh ▪ Moonwalk, a drink invented for the first walk on the Moon in 1969 ▪ Moonwalk, a dance move popularized by Michael Jackson ▪ Moon Walk, a scenic boardwalk in Jackson Square ▪ Moonwalk, hierarchical storage and data management ▪ Moonwalk, one of the 16 districts in Parañaque, Philippines...

Definition of moonwalk in the English dictionary

The definition of moonwalk in the dictionary is an instance of walking on the moon. Other definition of moonwalk is a type of dance popular in the 1980s in which the dancer appears to be sliding on the spot.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MOONWALK


boardwalk
ˈbɔːdˌwɔːk
bushwalk
ˈbʊʃˌwɔːk
cakewalk
ˈkeɪkˌwɔːk
catwalk
ˈkætˌwɔːk
cradlewalk
ˈkreɪdəlˌwɔːk
crosswalk
ˈkrɒsˌwɔːk
duckwalk
ˈdʌkˌwɔːk
jaywalk
ˈdʒeɪˌwɔːk
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 MOONWALK

moonrise
moonrock
moonsail
moonscape
moonseed
moonset
moonshine
moonshiner
moonshining
moonshiny
moonship
moonshot
moonstone
moonstricken
moonstruck
moonwalker
moonward
moonwards
moonwort
moony

WORDS THAT END LIKE MOONWALK

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 moonwalk in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «moonwalk» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MOONWALK

Find out the translation of moonwalk to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of moonwalk from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «moonwalk» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

太空步
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

moonwalk
570 millions of speakers

English

moonwalk
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Moonwalk
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التمشي على سطح القمر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

лунную походку
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

moonwalk
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

moonwalk
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

moonwalk
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Moonwalk
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Moonwalk
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ムーンウォーク
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

문 워크
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Moonwalk
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

moonwalk
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Moonwalk
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चंद्रवाक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ay yürüyüşü
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

moonwalk
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

moonwalk
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

місячну ходу
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

moonwalk
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

moonwalk
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

moonwalk
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Månpromenad
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

moonwalk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of moonwalk

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MOONWALK»

The term «moonwalk» is quite widely used and occupies the 49.332 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MOONWALK» OVER TIME

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

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QUOTES WITH «MOONWALK»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word moonwalk.
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Nolan Sotillo
I always liked performing in front of my parents' friends. My dad bought me a karaoke machine, and I would put on a Michael Jackson song like 'Thriller,' and I would come out with, like, a hat and a jacket, and, like, moonwalk in my socks, so I was always performing.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MOONWALK»

Discover the use of moonwalk in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to moonwalk and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Moonwalk
Moonwalk is the only book about his life that Michael Jackson ever wrote. It chronicles his humble beginnings in the Midwest, his early days with the Jackson 5, and his unprecedented solo success.
Michael Jackson, 2010
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Moonwalk
Illustrated with rare photographs from Jackson family albums and Michael’s personal photographic archives, as well as a drawing done by Michael exclusively for this book, Moonwalk is a memorable journey to the very heart and soul of a ...
Michael Jackson, 2010
3
Moonwalk
Moonwalk is the only book about his life that Michael Jackson ever wrote. It chronicles his humble beginnings in the Midwest, his early days with the Jackson 5, and his unprecedented solo success.
Michael Jackson, 2009
4
Moonwalk: The First Trip to the Moon
Narrates the preparations and activities which culminated in man's first landing on the moon in July 1969.
Judy Donnelly, 1989
5
Moonwalk
His diary tells the story of that exciting week, from scary moments when things nearly go wrong to the historic moon landing and splashdown back on Earth.
Sean Callery, 2010
6
Moonwalk with Your Eyes: A Pocket Field Guide
Here is a guide that allows those who simply gaze at the Moon to find a deeper appreciation of it; for those who use binoculars and small telescopes, this is a comprehensive guide to identifying what can be seen; and advanced observers will ...
Tammy Plotner, 2010
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The Magic School Bus Takes a Moonwalk
Ms. Frizzle's class is taking a special nighttime hayride to learn about the moon, but when a cloudy sky spoils the trip, everyone piles onto the Magic School Bus for a better view. Original.
Joanna Cole, 2007
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The true book of the moonwalk adventure
Color photographs and an easy-to-read description of man's first walk on the moon.
Margaret Friskey, 1970
9
After the Moonwalk
Davis-Vautrin is a pseudonym. The author resides in New York, drifting in and out of aspects and variants. After the Moonwalk is set against the azure of some.
Davis-Vautrin, 2001
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Moonwalk with Your Eyes
Guides the reader quickly through lunar basics. This book takes you on a guided visual journey that encompasses what can be seen at any given time for all levels of observers.
‎2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MOONWALK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term moonwalk is used in the context of the following news items.
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Scientist: 'think twice before replying to alien signals'
The first moonwalk in 1969 was beamed to the Parkes telescope where it was beamed around the world Prof Bailes told the news outlet that ... «Toowoomba Chronicle, Jul 15»
2
RAODS, Cheshire Cats, Linden House Gardens
“Cheshire Cats” tells the story of a group of women training and then walking the London Moonwalk in aid of breast cancer charities. The play is a wonderful ... «Romsey Advertiser, Jul 15»
3
Confessions of Michael Jackson's Irish surgeon
Think of his diamond crusted glove, think of the moonwalk, think of the sunglasses, think of that red leather jacket with the black trim he wore in ... «IrishCentral, Jul 15»
4
Dancing dad from Stanmore becomes internet sensation
3 in his list is 'the robot' and at numbers four and five, despite being “very advanced moves”, the Stanmore man demonstrates 'the moonwalk' ... «Harrow Times, Jul 15»
5
St. Luke's And Music Haven Do The Moonwalk
“Sit back and relax,” said Kenneth Joseph, the musical director of St. Luke's Steel Band. “Or dance, clap, and sing. Make them smile. They love ... «New Haven Independent, Jul 15»
6
Fresh Footprints On The Moon Are Feasible Under Current NASA …
The report was released on the 46th anniversary of the first moonwalk, July 20, 1969. The photo above shows astronaut David Scott on the ... «Tech Times, Jul 15»
7
Smithsonian launches crowdfunding campaign to save Neil …
The campaign begins Monday, marking 46 years since Armstrong's moonwalk in 1969. Conservators say spacesuits were built for short-term ... «Fox News, Jul 15»
8
Astronaut Buzz Aldrin gets dance tips from John Travolta
Travolta was hosting a gala for Aldrin's ShareSpace Foundation when the pair busted out some moves – although there wasn't a moonwalk in sight. Source: ... «TVNZ, Jul 15»
9
Rare, stunning Apollo 11 moon landing pictures
... lunar landing module was. We also see a photo of Armstrong just after he's completed the moonwalk, sporting a wide smile from ear to ear. «The New Daily, Jul 15»
10
11 Things From Backstreet Boys' "Larger Than Life" Music Video …
While everyone else looks completely futuristic in space, Howie settles for a simple moonwalk. This whole sequence looks like Jackson's music video for ... «Bustle, Jul 15»

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