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footwork
noun [U] /ˈfʊt.wɜːk/
/-wɝːk/ Definition
› the way in which the feet are used in sports or dancing, especially when it is skilful: And that's a marvellous bit of footwork there from Ponti as he takes the ball from Garcia.Dance and choreography in generalGeneral terms used in ball sports
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Synonyms and related words:
- dead adjective (NOT IN USE)
- dribble noun (MOVE BALL)
- equalizer noun
- hat trick noun
- hoof verb
- loft verb
- mark verb (SPORT)
- offence noun
- overarm adjective, adverb
- overthrow noun (THROW)
- overthrow verb (THROW)
- own goal noun
- penalty noun (PUNISHMENT)
- pitch verb (MOVE)
- point noun (UNIT)
- pt noun (POINT)
- set piece noun
- sidespin noun
- stroke noun (HIT)
- unplayable adjective (SPORT)
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