legwork

[ leg-wurk ]

/ ˈlɛgˌwɜrk /

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noun

work or research involving extensive walking or traveling about, usually away from one's office, as in gathering data for a book, a legal action, etc.

action of the legs as executed by an athlete, dancer, etc.

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Origin of legwork

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95; leg + work

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How to use legwork in a sentence

It's going to take a lot of leg work, something in which our formal courses don't give us any basic training.
Cubs of the Wolf|Raymond F. Jones
Im beginning to get a little tired of this leg-work, myself.
The Motor Boys|Clarence Young
The very essence of the gangman's duty lay in the leg-work he did.
The Press-Gang Afloat and Ashore|John R. Hutchinson
This must, for the moment, cripple leg-work, especially on slides.
Boating|W. B. Woodgate

I may need the kid for some leg work, but he always seems to be getting into trouble.
Agent Nine Solves His First Case|Graham M. Dean

British Dictionary definitions for legwork

legwork

/ (ˈlɛɡˌwɜːk) /

noun

informal work that involves travelling on foot or as if on foot

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