foothold

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

foot + hold

[edit] Noun

Singular
foothold

Plural
footholds

foothold (plural footholds)

  1. (climbing) A solid grip with the feet
  2. (military) airhead, beachhead, bridgehead, lodgement
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