foothold
Etymology Pronunciation
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Etymology Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈfʊthoʊld/
foothold (plural footholds)
- (climbing) A solid grip with the feet.
- (by extension) A secure position from which it is difficult to be dislodged.
- (military) Airhead, beachhead, bridgehead, lodgement.
- French: point d'appui
- German: Halt, fester Stand
- Portuguese: apoio para os pés
- Russian: опора для нога
- Spanish: punto de apoyo
- Russian: плацда́рм
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