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A basis for footwork (5)

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I believe the answer is:

pedal

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This might be a double definition.

'a basis' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how they can define each other.

'footwork' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't see how they can define each other.

'for' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for pedal that I've seen before include "Bicycle footrest" , "One may be sustaining" , "ride a cycle" , "work with press from Oxford?" , "Foot-operated control" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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