Meaning of FOOTHOLD
| Pronunciation: | | 'fût`howld
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- [n] a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
- [n] an area in hostile territory that has been occupied and is held for further troops and supplies
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| | Synonyms: | | beachhead, bridgehead, footing |
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| | See Also: | | combat zone, support, toehold | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Foot"hold`\, n.
A holding with the feet; firm standing; that on which one may
tread or rest securely; footing. --L'Estrange.
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| | Related Terms: | | advantage, bear hug, bite, clamp, clasp, clench, clinch, cling, clinging, clutch, death grip, embrace, firm hold, footing, footplate, footrail, footrest, grapple, grasp, grip, gripe, hold, hug, iron grip, locus standi, nip, perch, purchase, seizure, stance, stand, standing, standing place, tight grip, toehold, traction |
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