legwork
What is another word for legwork? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — Practical groundwork, research, or preparation that takes real time and effort, often literally involving travel or walking.
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How to use legwork
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
do the legwork
months of legwork
Etymology
From leg plus work.
Full origin of legwork →Frequently asked questions
What does “legwork” mean?
The word “legwork” means practical groundwork, research, or preparation that takes real time and effort, often literally involving travel or walking. In plain terms, the tiring, practical preparation or research behind a task, especially the kind that requires getting up and doing things in person.
How do you pronounce “legwork”?
“Legwork” is pronounced LEHG-wurk (/ˈlɛɡˌwɝk/ in IPA).
How do you use “legwork” in a sentence?
Here is “legwork” used in a sentence: “The journalist did months of legwork before publishing the story.”
What part of speech is “legwork”?
“Legwork” is a noun.
