foothold
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1 foothold
An area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies:
— The only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar.
synoniem: bridgehead.
2 foothold
A place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing.
synoniem: footing.
3 foothold
An initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments:
— They are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market.
synoniem: beachhead.
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