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footwork
noun foot·work \-ˌwərk\
: the activity of moving or walking from place to place
: movement of the feet in a sport, dance, etc.
: active and skillful movement or activity to achieve a goal
Full Definition of FOOTWORK
1
: the activity of moving from place to place <the investigation entailed a lot of footwork>
2
: the management of the feet (as in boxing); also : the work done with them
3
: active and adroit maneuvering to achieve an end <fancy political footwork>
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First Known Use of FOOTWORK
1859
Rhymes with FOOTWORK
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FOOTWORK Defined for Kids
footwork
noun foot·work \ˈfu̇t-ˌwərk\
Definition of FOOTWORK for Kids
: the skill with which the feet are moved <a dancer's fancy footwork>
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