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Meaning of
foothold
in English
foothold
us
//ˈfʊt.hɑld//
uk
//ˈfuːt.hoʊld//
#moderate
Plural
footholds
Definitions
Noun
a
secure
position
;
stable
base
The
company
gained
a
foothold
in
the
market
with
its
innovative
product
.
a
firm
grip
with
the
feet
(
climbing
)
The
climber
struggled
to
find
a
foothold
on
the
rocky
surface
.
a
strategic
military
location
(
airhead
,
beachhead
)
Establishing
a
foothold
on
the
island
would
provide
a
strategic
advantage
.
Base Words
hold
foot