Meaning & use
footwork
The skillful movement and placement of the feet, especially in sports, dance, or fighting.
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The boxer's quick footwork let him dodge every punch his opponent threw.
Good footwork is essential for a tennis player trying to reach a wide shot.
A note on using this word
Footwork is also used figuratively to mean the groundwork behind accomplishing a task, as in legal footwork.
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