TOEHOLD

toehold

(noun) a wrestling hold in which the toe is held and the leg is twisted against the joints

toehold

(noun) a small foothold used in climbing

toehold

(noun) a relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made; “American diplomacy provided a toehold on which to proceed toward peace talks”; “his father gave him a toehold in the oil business”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

toehold (plural toeholds)

(rock climbing) A foothold small enough to support just the toe.

(by extension) Any small advantage which allows one to make significant progress; a slight footing or foothold.

(wrestling) A hold in which the aggressor bends back the opponent's foot.

Source: Wiktionary



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