legwork

/ˈlɛɡˌwɜːk/

Etymology

From leg + work.

noun

  1. Work, especially research or preparation, that involves significant walking, travel, or similar effort.“In addition to spreading more information, brokers are going to have to do some leg work to get new customers.”
  2. Skillful or vigorous use of the legs, as in dance or sports.“"Watriss, No. 3, is rowing well. . . . His leg work is very fair."”