foothold

foot·hold

noun \-ˌhōld\

Definition of FOOTHOLD

1

: a hold for the feet : footing

2

: a position usable as a base for further advance

Examples of FOOTHOLD

1. The army gained a foothold on the island.
2. The company has secured a foothold in the market.

First Known Use of FOOTHOLD

circa 1609

Related to FOOTHOLD

Synonyms: bridgehead, base

Related Words: staging area, staging ground; beachhead, camp, center, emplacement, footing, front, headquarters, installation, station; airbase; bastion, fastness, fortress, stronghold; battlefront, field; toehold

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Rhymes with FOOTHOLD

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