footwork (redirected from Foot-work)

foot·work  (ftwûrk)

n.

1. Sports The manner in which the feet are used or maneuvered, as in boxing or in figure skating.

2. Work that involves moving around on foot; legwork.

3. Informal Skillful dealing or maneuvering; tactics: "They've built a corporate empire on dazzling financial footwork" (Christopher Farrell).

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footwork [ˈfʊtˌwɜːk]

n

1. skilful use of the feet, as in sports, dancing, etc.

2. Informal clever manoeuvring deft political footwork

3. Informal preliminary groundwork many estate agents now do the footwork - you only need to visit

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	footwork - the manner of using the feet         maneuver, manoeuvre, play - a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill; "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop"
	2.	footwork - skillful maneuvering or dealing; "she needs some fancy footwork to cover all those lies" tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre, maneuver, manoeuvre - a move made to gain a tactical end

Translations

footwork [ˈfʊtwɜːk] N (Sport) → juego m de piernas
see also fancy B1

footwork [ˈfʊtwɜː^rk] n

[boxer, footballer, tennis-player] → jeu m de jambes

(fig) (= manoeuvring) → manœuvre f

footwork [ˈfʊtˌwɜːk] n (Sport) → gioco di gambe