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foothold
noun foot·hold \-ˌhōld\
: a place where your foot may be placed when you are climbing a cliff, a mountain, etc.
: a position that makes it possible to begin an activity or effort
Full Definition of FOOTHOLD
1
: a hold for the feet : footing
2
: a position usable as a base for further advance
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First Known Use of FOOTHOLD
circa 1609
Related to FOOTHOLD
- Synonyms
- bridgehead, base
Rhymes with FOOTHOLD
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FOOTHOLD Defined for Kids
foothold
noun foot·hold \ˈfu̇t-ˌhōld\
Definition of FOOTHOLD for Kids
: a place where the foot may be put (as for climbing)
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