Foothold Definition & Meaning
foothold
- noun
- an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies; "an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines"; "the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar"
- a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
- an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments; "the town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors"; "they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market"
"Foothold" in song lyrics
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"New league aims to give kabaddi professional foothold"
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Words that rhyme with foothold
Usage tips for "foothold"
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