- Toehold
* In
climbing , a support for the toe of the foot, to aid in ascent
* Metaphorically, any small step which allows one to move toward a greater goal
* Ingrappling , a type of ankle lock.
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toehold — toe‧hold [ˈtəʊhəʊld ǁ ˈtoʊhoʊld] noun [singular] someone s first involvement in a particular business activity from which they can develop and become stronger: • The company has struggled for a toehold in the fiercely competitive PC market. * * * … Financial and business terms
toehold — ► NOUN ▪ a small foothold … English terms dictionary
toehold — [tō′hōld΄] n. 1. a small space or ledge for supporting the toe of the foot in climbing, etc. 2. any means of surmounting obstacles, gaining entry, etc. 3. a slight footing or advantage 4. Wrestling a hold in which one wrestler twists the other s… … English World dictionary
toehold — n. footing to get a toehold * * * [ təʊhəʊld] [ footing ] to get a toehold … Combinatory dictionary
toehold — toe|hold [ˈtəuhəuld US ˈtouhould] n 1.) [singular] your first involvement in a particular activity, from which you can develop and become stronger toehold in ▪ The company has gained a toehold in the competitive computer market. 2.) a place on a… … Dictionary of contemporary English
toehold — [[t]to͟ʊhoʊld[/t]] toeholds also toe hold N COUNT: usu sing, usu N in/on n If you have a toehold in a situation, you have managed to gain an uncertain position or a small amount of power in it, which you hope will give you the opportunity to get… … English dictionary
toehold — UK [ˈtəʊˌhəʊld] / US [ˈtoʊˌhoʊld] noun Word forms toehold : singular toehold plural toeholds 1) [singular] a small or unimportant position in a place, organization, or activity that you hope will help you to get a better one 2) [countable] a… … English dictionary
toehold — noun 1. 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 • Hypernyms: ↑status, ↑position 2 … Useful english dictionary
toehold — noun Date: 1880 1. a. a hold or place of support for the toes (as in climbing) b. (1) a means of progressing (as in surmounting barriers) (2) a slight footing < used his money to get a toehold, then a foothold, then a near stranglehold on the… … New Collegiate Dictionary
toehold — /toh hohld/, n. 1. a small ledge or niche just large enough to support the toes, as in climbing. 2. any slight or initial support, influence, advantage, progress, or the like: His knowledge of Latin gave him a toehold for learning French. 3. a… … Universalium
toehold — noun 1 (singular) your first involvement in a particular activity, from which you can develop and become stronger: The company has gained a toehold in the competitive computer market. 2 (C) a small hole in a rock where you can put your foot when… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
