foothold
noun
1 foothold
An area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies:
— The only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar.
synonym: bridgehead.
2 foothold
A place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing.
synonym: footing.
3 foothold
An initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments:
— They are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market.
synonym: beachhead.
Moby thesaurus: advantage, bear hug, bite, clamp, clasp, clench, clinch, cling, clinging, clutch, death grip, embrace, firm hold, footing, footplate, footrail, footrest, grapple, grasp, grip ... show more.
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