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footwork

Pronunciation: /ˈfʊtwəːk/
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Definition of footwork

noun

[mass noun]
  • the manner in which one moves one’s feet in various sports, especially in dancing, boxing, and football:a deft piece of footwork
  • adroit response to sudden danger or new opportunities:the company had to do a lot of nimble footwork to stay alive

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Definition of footwork in the US English dictionary
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