Moonwalk (Noun)
Meaning 1
An exploratory walk by an astronaut on the surface of the moon.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The astronaut prepared for the historic moonwalk, donning a bulky spacesuit to protect himself from the harsh lunar environment.
- As Neil Armstrong stepped out of the lunar module, he began his famous moonwalk, becoming the first human to set foot on the moon.
- During the moonwalk, the astronauts collected samples of lunar rocks and soil, which they carefully stored in special containers for the return journey.
- The moonwalk was a highlight of the Apollo 11 mission, with millions watching on television as the astronauts explored the moon's surface.
- The astronaut's moonwalk was slowed by the heavy backpack and the need to carefully navigate the uneven terrain.
Meaning 2
A kind of dance step in which the dancer seems to be sliding on the spot; "Michael Jackson perfected the moonwalk in the 1980s".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.