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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The players were small and fast, with the quick footwork and breakaway speed to match.
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Ryan Lenora Brown, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
In particular, a double play that ended the fifth inning was a nifty piece of glove and footwork.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
His footwork, his mindset, and he’s not affected by having one bad play.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
But plenty of tackles start their careers at guard, and Campbell’s great footwork points to a successful career despite the length limitations.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
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Ryan Lenora Brown, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
In particular, a double play that ended the fifth inning was a nifty piece of glove and footwork.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
His footwork, his mindset, and he’s not affected by having one bad play.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
But plenty of tackles start their careers at guard, and Campbell’s great footwork points to a successful career despite the length limitations.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 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 23 Apr. 2025.
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footwork
noun
foot·work
-ˌwərk
: the movement of the feet (as in boxing)
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