footwork

[foot-wurk] / ˈfʊtˌwɜrk /

NOUN

constitutional

Synonyms

STRONGEST

airing walk

STRONG

ramble saunter stroll turn

WEAK

ambulation perambulation

Example Sentences

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Swirling breeze requires sharper footwork and Sabalenka was hindered by her poor court positioning.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Onto the rest: “Maid of Honour” calls back to his failed-but-intriguing experiment in deep house, 2022’s “Honestly, Nevermind,” but subs out that LP’s raver fog for squelchy Miami bass, footwork and ghettotech.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

With that in mind, Mendoza has been working independently with former NFL quarterback Brian Griese, and the two haven’t just been going over footwork.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Dombrandt then benefited from some excellent footwork from Jarrod Evans as the Wales fly-half created a gap for his skipper to go through and score a second Quins try.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

He misses that Amy’s footwork is quick, perfectly balanced.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes