"floorwork" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From floor + work. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|floor|work}} floor + work Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} floorwork (uncountable)
  1. Any part of dance, exercise (e.g., aerobics, calisthenics), or physical therapy performed on or close to the floor. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: matwork Related terms: dance floor, dancefloor, footwork Coordinate_terms: chairwork, tablework
    Sense id: en-floorwork-en-noun-jqxXEork Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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