Meaning & Definition of word "Footwork"

Footwork

/ˈfʊtˌwɜrk/

1. The act or technique of moving the feet in a specific manner, typically in dance or sports, to maintain balance, evade opponents, or execute maneuvers.
- Example: The dancer's footwork was so precise that it captivated the audience.
2. A specific sequence of steps or movements performed with the feet.
- Example: In boxing, effective footwork can be the difference between winning and losing a match.
3. The ability to move the feet quickly and efficiently.
- Example: Her footwork on the court allowed her to outmaneuver her opponents easily.
4. A method or style of moving feet in a particular activity, such as sports or dance.
- Example: He practiced his footwork every day to improve his soccer skills.

●The word arises from combining 'foot' and 'work', referring to the actions performed by feet.

light on one's feet:

To be agile and quick in movement.

footloose and fancy-free:

Free to act as one wishes without any commitments.

put one's best foot forward:

To act to the best of one’s ability.

dance:

To move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps.

boxing:

A sport in which two individuals throw punches at each other for a predetermined amount of time in a boxing ring.

agility:

The ability to move quickly and easily.

Meaning: To show off one's fast and skillful movement.

● Example Sentence: He was really footworking out there on the dance floor.

Meaning: To move quickly to get out of a tricky situation.

● Example Sentence: When he saw the cops, he started footworking to avoid getting caught.