Toehold Definition

tōhōld
toeholds
noun
A small space or ledge for supporting the toe of the foot in climbing, etc.
Webster's New World
Any means of surmounting obstacles, gaining entry, etc.
Webster's New World
A slight footing or advantage.
Webster's New World
A hold in which one wrestler twists the other's foot.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Toehold

Noun

Singular:
toehold
Plural:
toeholds

Origin of Toehold

  • From toe +"Ž hold.

    From Wiktionary

Toehold Sentence Examples

  • British troops managed to get a toehold on Castle Hill above the town.

  • Also it could have provided a possible toehold in the European market for Chinese cars.

  • A few chain stores, a few bargain shops, and a few smaller people trying to establish a toehold and failing.

  • A model struggling to gain a toehold in the business must make sure she's the best person to work with out of all her competitors.

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Words Starting With

TTOTOE

Words Ending With

DLDOLD

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