Noun

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Any movement of the feet, especially intricate or complex movement.

The dancer impressed the crowd with his fancy footwork .

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(cricket) The movement of a batsman's feet as he prepares to hit or evade a ball

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Work, especially research or preparation, that involves significant walking, travel, or similar effort.

* 1955 , " Who'll Buy My Stocks?," Time , 7 Mar.:

In addition to spreading more information, brokers are going to have to do some leg work to get new customers.

* 2003 , Peter Spotts, " What the world has done right on SARS," Christian Science Monitor , 1 May (retrieved 5 Jan. 2009):

The worldwide effort has already revealed several valuable lessons [including] . . . the use of old-fashioned legwork in tracking down people who may unknowingly carry a virus.

* 2004 , Jerry Acuff, The Relationship Edge in Business , page 62

John did all the legwork . He had the invitations printed and mailed. He found speakers.

Skillful or vigorous use of the legs, as in dance or sports.

* 1890 , " Atalanta and Yale Race: An English expert criticizes the crews of Yale and Harvard," New York Times , 11 May, p. 20 (retrieved 5 Jan 2009):

"Watriss, No. 3, is rowing well. . . . His leg work is very fair."

* 2005 , Thomas Incledon & Matthew Hoffman, Men's Health Maximum Muscle Plan , page 353

Fancy legwork and jumping rope will get you in great shape.