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- Dictionaryfoothold/ˈfʊthəʊld/
noun
- 1. a place where a person's foot can be lodged to support them securely, especially while climbing.
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FOOTHOLD definition: 1. a place such as a hole in a rock where you can put your foot safely when climbing 2. a strong…. Learn more.
: a position usable as a base for further advance. Synonyms. base. bridgehead. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of foothold in a Sentence. The army gained a foothold on the island. The company has secured a foothold in the market.
foothold noun [C] (ROCK CLIMBING) Add to word list. a place such as a hole in a rock where you can put your foot safely when climbing. scotto72/E+/GettyImages. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Mountaineering & rock climbing. abseiling. alpenstock. alpinism. ascender. climber. climbing wall. coasteering. cragsman. free soloist. ice ax.
Foothold definition: a place or support for the feet; a place where a person may stand or walk securely.. See examples of FOOTHOLD used in a sentence.
A foothold is a strong or favourable position from which further advances or progress may be made. Businesses are investing millions of dollars to gain a foothold in this new market. American English : foothold / ˈfʊthoʊld /
A foothold is a flat or steady area on which you can put your foot when you're climbing. Part of the trick to rock climbing is learning to find good footholds.
n. 1. a ledge, hollow, or other place affording a secure grip for the foot, as during climbing. 2. a secure position from which further progress may be made: a foothold for a successful career.
