foothold
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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

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