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Definition of footwork

footwork

/ˈfʊt.wɜːrk/
foot · work
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• noun

1

The manner in which one moves one's feet, especially in sports, martial arts, or dancing.

Example

"The tennis player's agile footwork allowed her to reach shots at every corner of the court."

2

Skillful, strategic, or deft maneuvering in handling a complex situation or negotiation.

Example

"It took some fancy political footwork to pass the bipartisan budget before the deadline."

3

Active, routine work that requires walking or traveling from place to place, such as in an investigation or sales campaign.

Example

"The investigative journalist did weeks of exhausting footwork to track down the original witnesses."

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• Nearby Words

footwear
footweary
footwell
footwork
footy
fop
for

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Footwork. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/footwork
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