Foothold

What do we mean by foothold?

A place providing support for the foot in climbing or standing. noun

A firm or secure position that provides a base for further advancement. noun

That which sustains the feet firmly and prevents them from slipping; that on which one may stand or tread securely; hence, firm standing; footing; stable position; settlement; establishment. noun

A kind of light india-rubber overshoe, leaving the heel unprotected; a sandal. Sometimes called tip. noun

A holding with the feet; firm standing; that on which one may tread or rest securely; footing. noun

A solid grip with the feet. noun

Airhead, beachhead, bridgehead, lodgement. noun

A place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing noun

An initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments noun

An area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies noun

A solid grip with the feet.

(by extension) A secure position from which it is difficult to be dislodged.

Airhead, beachhead, bridgehead, lodgement.

Pronounciation Foo-th-old To prematurely Ejaculate To be exicted. Urban Dictionary

Words that are spelled similarly to foothold:
foothold, roothold, foothill, forehold, foothalt, footholds, foothot, foothook, southold.

Words that are triggered by (strongly associated with) the word foothold:
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Words that rhyme with foothold:
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Adjectives that are often used to describe foothold:
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Nouns that are often described by the adjective foothold:
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Words that sound like foothold:
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