jalkatyö — meaning in English

English meaning

• legwork noun Practical groundwork, research, or preparation that takes real time and effort, often literally involving travel or walking.
• pace noun The speed at which something happens or someone moves.

Senses

jalkatyö is used for these senses in English:

• pace A manner of walking, running or dancing; the rate or style of how someone moves with their feet. [from 14th c.]

pace — full definition

1. noun The speed at which something happens or someone moves.
2. noun A single step, or the distance covered by one step.
3. verb To walk back and forth repeatedly, often out of nervousness or impatience.
4. verb To set or control the speed of an activity.

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