1. The movement and positioning of the feet, especially in dancing, boxing, or other sports.
Usage: Usually used in singular form 'footwork' but 'footworks' can refer to multiple instances or styles.
2. Skillful or intricate maneuvering, especially in a tricky or delicate situation.
Usage: Figurative use; often implies clever handling or negotiation.

Examples

• The boxer's quick footworks helped him dodge his opponent's punches.
• The dancer's intricate footworks impressed the judges.
• Good footworks are essential in tennis to reach the ball quickly.
• The politician's careful footworks allowed her to avoid taking a controversial stance.
• The gymnast demonstrated excellent footworks during the floor routine.
• His footworks on the ice showed years of training as a figure skater.