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Definitions for moonwalk
ˈmunˌwɔkmoon·walk
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Princeton's WordNet
moonwalknoun
a kind of dance step in which the dancer seems to be sliding on the spot
"Michael Jackson perfected the moonwalk in the 1980s"
moonwalknoun
an exploratory walk by an astronaut on the surface of the moon
Wiktionary
moonwalknoun
An exploration of the Moon's surface on foot (by an astronaut)
moonwalknoun
A dance in which the dancer slides backwards though the feet move as if he was walking forwards
moonwalkverb
To walk on the surface of the moon
moonwalkverb
To perform the dance step
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moonwalk
The moonwalk is a dance move popularized by American singer Michael Jackson, characterized by moving backwards while appearing to walk forward, creating an illusion similar to walking on the moon. It can also refer to actual ambulation on the moon by astronauts during the Apollo lunar missions.
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Moonwalk
The moonwalk is a dance technique that presents the illusion of the dancer being pulled backwards while attempting to walk forward. A popping move, it became popular around the world after Michael Jackson executed the dance move during a performance of "Billie Jean" on Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever on March 25, 1983. This special was broadcast May 16th, 1983 It subsequently became his signature move, and is now one of the best-known dance techniques in the world.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of moonwalk in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of moonwalk in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of moonwalk in a Sentence
Anything related to Michael Jackson is extraordinary, and to have something so incredibly historical as these shoes worn by Michael Jackson when he first did that now famous moonwalk is beyond special, we are so very honored to be able to offer Michael Jackson at auction.
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