Added 9 October 2026
foothold
/ˈfʊthoʊld/ noun
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about foothold at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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An area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies.
an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines
- A place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing.
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An initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments.
the town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors