footwork
noun
foot·work
ˈfu̇t-ˌwərk 
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
Examples of footwork in a Sentence
The investigation required a lot of footwork.
He used quick footwork to dodge his opponent.
The tango involves some fancy footwork.
He knows that getting enough votes for the proposal is going to require some fancy political footwork.
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Bevell also remarked on how the Dolphins’ footwork is different from other offenses and requires time to master.
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2025
The crafty Magic forward often relies on his footwork to slice through opposing defenses and attack downhill to get near the basket.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
There’s also the possibility that when you get fatigued, your muscles may not be as able to fully support your knee, and your footwork can get sloppier, making the possibility of an awkward twist all the more likely.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Interior linemen will battle in strength drills, showing off their power in the bench press and footwork drills.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2025
The crafty Magic forward often relies on his footwork to slice through opposing defenses and attack downhill to get near the basket.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
There’s also the possibility that when you get fatigued, your muscles may not be as able to fully support your knee, and your footwork can get sloppier, making the possibility of an awkward twist all the more likely.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Interior linemen will battle in strength drills, showing off their power in the bench press and footwork drills.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for footwork
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“Footwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/footwork. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
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footwork
noun
foot·work
-ˌwərk
: the movement of the feet (as in boxing)
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