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Noun: footwork  'fût,wurk
  1. The manner of using the feet
    "The boxer's nimble footwork allowed him to dodge his opponent's punches"
     
  2. Skilful manoeuvring or dealing
    "she needs some fancy footwork to cover all those lies"

Derived forms: footworks

Type of: maneuver [US], manoeuvre [Brit, Cdn], play, tactical maneuver [US], tactical manoeuvre [Brit, Cdn]

Encyclopedia: Footwork