"floorwork" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From floor + work. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|floor|work}} floor + work Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} floorwork (uncountable)
  1. Any part of dance or aerobics performed close to the floor. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-floorwork-en-noun-~p25A4WV Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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