Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

legwork

/ˈlɛɡˌwɝk/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.51 in modern English

Syllables: leg-work
IPA: /ˈlɛɡˌwɝk/

15

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Uncountable

noun

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

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"In addition to spreading more information, brokers are going to have to do some leg work to get new customers."
"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."
"John did all the legwork. He had the invitations printed and mailed. He found speakers."
""Watriss, No. 3, is rowing well. . . . His leg work is very fair.""
"Fancy legwork and jumping rope will get you in great shape."

Etymology

From leg + work.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈlɛɡˌwɝk/
British English: /ˈlɛɡˌwɜːk/

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

legworks (plural) leg work (alternative) leg-work (alternative)

Phrases

pound the pavement

Frequently Paired Words

footwork groundwork pound the pavement

Questions

How do you pronounce legwork?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈlɛɡˌwɝk/.
What does legwork mean?: Work, especially research or preparation, that involves significant walking, travel, or similar effort.
Where does legwork come from?: From leg + work.

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