foothold
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footholds
plural
footholds
Britannica Dictionary definition of FOOTHOLD
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1
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a place where your foot may be placed when you are climbing a cliff, a mountain, etc.
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compare toehold 1
2
:
a position that makes it possible to begin an activity or effort
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The army gained a foothold on the island.
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The company has secured a foothold in the market.
