footwork

ˈfʊtˌwɜrk

Definition

Definition of footwork - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

sportsmovement of feet in sports or dance

Her footwork in the ballet was flawless.

skillclever or skillful maneuvering in situations

His footwork in negotiations saved the deal.

maneuvering

navigation

tactics

music

Rare

Slang

style of music and dance from Chicago

Rare

Slang

Footwork has a fast-paced rhythm and unique moves.

ghetto house

juke

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Expressions with footwork

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fancy footwork

skillful and quick movements of the feet

The dancer's fancy footwork impressed the judges.

nifty footwork

clever and agile foot movements in sports

The player's nifty footwork helped him dodge the defenders.

Origin of footwork

English, foot (step) + work (activity)

Terms with footwork included in their meaning

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step dance

dance

dance focusing on intricate footwork

step dancing

art

dance focusing on intricate footwork

grapevine

footwork

dance figure with sidesteps and cross steps

clog

music

dance in wooden shoes with rhythmic, percussive footwork

gypsy dancing

folk performance

energetic routine with rapid footwork, hand claps and forceful stomps

sidestep

footwork step

dance move to one side

hoofing

dance

dancing focused on footwork rather than gestures

Examples of footwork in a sentence

Improving footwork is essential for any aspiring soccer player.
Her footwork in the courtroom impressed everyone.
The politician's footwork helped him navigate the scandal.
Footwork events are popular in Chicago's dance clubs.
The DJ played footwork tracks all night long.

View all translations of footwork

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French:pas, habileté, ...
German:Fußarbeit, Geschick, ...
Italian:gioco di gambe, abilità, ...
Spanish:juego de pies, habilidad, ...
Portuguese:jogo de pés, habilidade, ...
Chinese:脚步动作, 技巧, ...
Japanese:フットワーク, 巧妙な動き, ...
Arabic:حَرَكَة القَدَمَيْن, مَهارَة, ...
Hebrew:עֲבוֹדַת רַגְלַיִם, תִּמְרוּנִים, ...
Russian:работа ног, умение, ...
Ukrainian:робота ніг, вміння маневрувати, ...
Hindi:पदचालन, कौशल, ...
Bengali:পায়ের কাজ, দক্ষ চালনা, ...
Catalan:joc de peus, habilitat, ...
Czech:práce nohou, manévrování, ...
Danish:fodarbejde, manøvredygtighed, ...
Dutch:voetwerk, footwork, ...
Greek:βηματισμός, ευελιξία, ...
Hungarian:lábmunka, manőverezés, ...
Khmer:ចលនាជើង, យុទ្ធវិធីបត់បែន, ...
Korean:발 움직임, 발재간, ...
Persian:پاپردازی, مهارت, ...
Polish:praca nóg, zręczność, ...
Portuguese (BR):jogo de pés, habilidade, ...
Romanian:mișcare de picioare, abilitate, ...
Swedish:fotarbete, taktisk manövrering, ...
Thai:การก้าวเท้า, การเคลื่อนไหว, ...
Turkish:ayak hareketleri, footwork, ...
Vietnamese:bộ pháp, sự khéo léo, ...

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