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BNC: 21097 COCA: 21687

footwork

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footwork /ˈfʊtˌwɚk/ noun
footwork
/ˈfʊtˌwɚk/
noun
Learner's definition of FOOTWORK
[noncount]
: the activity of moving or walking from place to place跑腿的事
: movement of the feet in a sport, dance, etc.(运动或跳舞时的)步法
: active and skillful movement or activity to achieve a goal手腕;策略
BNC: 21097 COCA: 21687

footwork

noun

foot·​work ˈfu̇t-ˌwərk How to pronounce footwork (audio)
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

Example Sentences

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.
Recent Examples on the Web The device proves a little too meta for its own good, creating an uneven drama that even with Rhodes' impressive footwork at best delivers a split decision. Brian Lowry, CNN, 25 Aug. 2022 Video posted on social media showed the iconic athlete going through footwork drills and throwing the football. Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2022 Improving footwork, hand placement and route running. Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2022 The guy has great footwork, a soft jumper and an occasional mean streak. Greg Moore, The Arizona Republic, 8 July 2022 King Tari, with his smooth ballhandling, advanced footwork and deep shooting range, is considered one of the nation’s best third-grade basketball players. Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Aug. 2022 Boykin combines a low center of gravity with nimble footwork, becoming an all-purpose gamebreaker in the mold of his idol Tavon Austin. Luca Evans, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2022 During practice, the team again focused primarily on fundamental work — leverage, footwork and other drills. Michael Lev, The Arizona Republic, 7 Aug. 2022 Jumping rope requires fitness, focus and good footwork. Tatiana Lampa, Good Housekeeping, 4 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of footwork was in 1859
BNC: 21097 COCA: 21687
footwork

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + FOOTWORK ADJECTIVEdeft, fancy, good, neat, nifty, nimble (especially BrE) 靈巧的/華麗的/優雅的/乾淨利落的/熟練的/靈活敏捷的舞步VERB + FOOTWORKhave, show有腳下功夫;展示步法She showed some nimble footwork and looked a promising player.她展示出的步法極其靈活,看來是一個有前途的運動員。improve改善步法He needs to improve his footwork around the basket.他需要提高在籃下的腳步動作。

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