Toehold

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. A small indentation or ledge on which the toe of a shoe can find support in climbing.
  • n. A slight or initial yet significant advantage useful for future progress: Family connections gave her a toehold in politics.
  • n. Sports A wrestling hold in which one competitor wrenches the other's foot.
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  • n. A foothold small enough to support just the toe.
  • n. Any small advantage which allows one to make significant progress.
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  • n. a small foothold used in climbing
  • n. a wrestling hold in which the toe is held and the leg is twisted against the joints
  • n. a relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made
    • Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    footing    foothold    wrestling hold    position    status   
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    handhold    fur-trade    stockbroker    tideway    sponsorships   
     
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