footwork vs maneuver

footwork and maneuver both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
footwork	Yes	No	No	No
maneuver	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, maneuver is a hypernym of footwork; that is, maneuver is a word with a broader meaning than footwork:

Other hypernyms of footwork include manoeuvre, play.

As nouns, maneuver is a hypernym of footwork; that is, maneuver is a word with a broader meaning than footwork:

Other hypernyms of footwork include manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre.

footwork (noun)	maneuver (noun)
the manner of using the feet	a move made to gain a tactical end
skillful maneuvering or dealing	an action aimed at evading an opponent
	a military training exercise
	a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
	a plan for attaining a particular goal

footwork (verb)	maneuver (verb)
	perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
	direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
	act in order to achieve a certain goal