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footwork

[foot-wurk]

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noun

the use of the feet, foot, as in tennis, boxing, or dancing.
travel by foot from one place to another, as in gathering facts or fulfilling an assignment; legwork.
The project entailed a great deal of footwork.
the act or process of maneuvering, especially in a skillful manner.
It took a bit of fancy footwork to avoid the issue.

footwork

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noun

skilful use of the feet, as in sports, dancing, etc
informal��clever manoeuvring
deft political footwork
informal��preliminary groundwork
many estate agents now do the footwork – you only need to visit

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Word History and Origins

Origin of footwork¹

First recorded in 1560–70; foot + work

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Stubbs' footwork had looked suspect to the Aussie left-arm quick round the wicket and he was bowled by one which nipped back through his defensive prod and pad to hit the top of off.

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But there is also an element of uncertainty in her usually sharp footwork, hinting at her crisis of confidence.

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Even on Mother’s Day — the day dedicated to relaxation and pampering for moms — the Sparks will take the hardwood in Torrance, sweating through defensive sets, refining footwork and hitting jumpers.

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However, Italian flyer Capuozzo made amends soon after with a stunning solo finish, showing deft footwork and blistering speed to score under the posts.

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Wales-born Meg Jones scored the pick of England's 11 tries when she slalomed her way through her native country, showing incredible balance and footwork.

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