About The Word Foothold
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Foothold
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What's The Definition Of Foothold?
[n] a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
[n] an area in hostile territory that has been occupied and is held for further troops and supplies Synonyms | Synonyms for Foothold: beachhead | bridgehead | footing Related Terms | Find terms related to Foothold: advantage | bear hug | bite | clamp | clasp | clench | clinch | cling | clinging | clutch | death grip | embrace | firm hold | footing | footplate | footrail | footrest | grapple | grasp | grip | gripe | hold | hug | iron grip | locus standi | nip | perch | purchase | seizure | stance | stand | standing | standing place | tight grip | toehold | traction See Also | combat zone | support | toehold Foothold In Webster's Dictionary \Foot"hold`\, n.
A holding with the feet; firm standing; that on which one may
tread or rest securely; footing. --L'Estrange.
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