Moonquake Definition
mo͝onkwāk
noun
A trembling of the surface of the moon, thought to be caused by internal rock slippage or, possibly, meteorite impact.
Webster's New World
A quake or series of vibrations on the moon similar to an earthquake but usually of very low magnitude.
American Heritage
Other Word Forms of Moonquake
Noun
Singular:
moonquakePlural:
moonquakesOrigin of Moonquake
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Blend of moon and earthquake
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