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Foothold

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Noun

1. bridgehead, foothold

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

Example Sentences:
'an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines'
'the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar'

2. foothold, footing

a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing

3. beachhead, foothold

an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments

Example Sentences:
'the town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors'
'they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Foothold

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noun
1. 
a ledge, hollow, or other place affording a secure grip for the foot, as during climbing
2. 
a secure position from which further progress may be made
a foothold for a successful career

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Foothold

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noun
1. 
a place to put a foot down securely, as in climbing
2. 
a secure position from which it is difficult to be dislodged

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Foothold

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n.
1. A place providing support for the foot in climbing or standing.
2. A firm or secure position that provides a base for further advancement.

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