footwork

[foot-wurk] / ˈfʊtˌwɜrk /

NOUN

constitutional

Synonyms

STRONGEST

airing walk

STRONG

ramble saunter stroll turn

WEAK

ambulation perambulation

Example Sentences

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Williamson may be done dancing, but the music’s still playing, and the fancy footwork of politics continues.

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

Close observers say Rew's keeping is competent, rather than spectacular, possibly hampered by some heavy footwork.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Working out the puzzle of Flores was key to Scotney's victory but trainer Shane McGuigan gave her the tools to succeed between rounds - urging her to use the jab and rely on footwork.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Then he has us do footwork drills followed by forty wind sprints 56 from the baseline to half court.

From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander