Footwork

Pronunciation: /fʊtwɜrk/

Definitions of footwork

noun the skillful movement of the feet, especially in dancing or athletics

Example Sentences

A1 She practiced her footwork in ballet class.

A2 The soccer coach emphasized the importance of good footwork.

B1 Improving your footwork can make a big difference in your performance on the basketball court.

B2 The dancer's precise footwork was admired by the audience.

C1 His footwork was so skilled that he was able to navigate the obstacle course effortlessly.

C2 The martial artist's footwork was so precise and quick that his opponent couldn't keep up.

Examples of footwork in a Sentence

formal The dancer's impeccable footwork was a testament to years of rigorous training.

informal I need to work on my footwork if I want to keep up with the other players on the court.

slang His footwork on the dance floor was on point last night.

figurative In order to navigate the complex political landscape, one must have precise footwork.

Grammatical Forms of footwork

• plural: footworks
• comparative: more footwork
• superlative: most footwork
• present tense: footwork
• future tense: will footwork
• perfect tense: has footworked
• continuous tense: is footworking
• singular: footwork
• positive degree: footwork
• infinitive: to footwork
• gerund: footworking
• participle: footworked

Origin and Evolution of footwork

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'footwork' originated from the combination of 'foot' and 'work', referring to the skillful movement or work done with the feet.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe physical movement or work done with the feet, 'footwork' has evolved to also refer to a specific technique or skill in various activities such as sports, dance, and martial arts.