Definition of foothold Foothold

/fʊˈthowˌld/ - [futowld] - foot•hold

We found 7 definitions of foothold from 4 different sources.

What does foothold mean?

Noun Plural: footholds
foothold - a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
		footing
		support a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission; "they called for artillery support"
foothold - an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies; "an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines"; "the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar"
		bridgehead
		combat area, combat zone a military area where combat forces operate
		airhead a bridgehead seized by airborne troops
foothold - an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments; "the town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors"; "they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market"
		beachhead