A firm or secure position from which further progress may be made; = foothold, n. 2.

A secure position, esp. one from which further progress may be made.

Fixed condition, position, or attitude; fixedness, stability.

A fixed habitation or location (obsolete); a fixed proportion or standard.

Permanent or absolute location or position.

Something to hold on to something by; a grip or hold for the hand; spec. a projection, crack, etc., which a person can hold on to in climbing. Also…