Definition of footholds Footholds
/fʊˈthowˌldz/ - [futowldz] -
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What does footholds mean?
Wiktionary 
- footholds (Noun)
Plural of foothold.
Part of speech
🔤- footholds, noun, plural of foothold.
WordNet
NounPlural: footholds |
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| 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 | ||
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Wiktionary
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- foothold (n.)
A holding with the feet; firm standing; that on which one may tread or rest securely; footing.
Part of speech
🔤- foothold, noun, singular of footholds.
