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foothold

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foothold /ˈfʊtˌhoʊld/ noun
plural footholds
foothold
/ˈfʊtˌhoʊld/
noun
plural footholds
Britannica Dictionary definition of FOOTHOLD
[count]
: a place where your foot may be placed when you are climbing a cliff, a mountain, etc. compare toehold 1
: a position that makes it possible to begin an activity or effort