Foothold Common

Foothold has 4 different meanings across 1 category:

Definitions

Noun

an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies

"an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines"

"the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar"

bridgehead foothold

a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing

foothold footing

an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments

"the town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors"

"they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market"

beachhead foothold

A solid grip with the feet.

Example Sentences

"an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines" noun

"the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar" noun

"the town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors" noun

"they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market" noun