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foothold
—foothold /ˈfʊt.həʊld/ aep /-hoʊld/
Ⅰ noun [C] (ROCK CLIMBING) ► F0 a place such as a hole in a rock where you can put your foot safely when climbingThesaurus+: ↑Mountaineering and rock climbing
Ⅱ noun [C] (STRONG POSITION) ► F0 a strong first position from which further progress can be made: » We are still trying to get/gain a foothold in the Japanese market.Thesaurus+: ↑Opportunity , ↑Freedom to act |