duckwalk

noun

Meaning

A type of loaded walk in which the sportsman squats somewhat and steps forward or backward with his knees alternatingly while optionally carrying a dumbbell or kettlebell on each side or a kettlebell or cupped dumbbell between the legs.
A means of acceleration, moving with each foot turned 45 degrees from the forward position.
(preceded by definite article) A dance or dance move, popularised in the 1950s by Chuck Berry, in which the dancer steps forwards crouching on bended knees while keeping the back straight and head erect.
To jump on one leg while moving the other back and forth, a motion sometimes employed by guitar players in popular music.
To walk while squatting.

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