quickfoot

/ˈkwɪkfoʊt/

Definitions

1. noun

A foot or foothold, especially a secure one

“She found a good quickfoot on the rock to climb up.”

2. verb

To find or secure a foothold, especially quickly

“He quickfooted it up the ladder to catch the ball.”

3. verb

To move quickly or make a sudden movement

“The deer quickfooted away from the hunter.”

Synonyms

  • footing
  • grip

Antonyms

  • slip
  • stumble