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- Dictionarytoehold/ˈtəʊhəʊld/
noun
- 1. a small place where a person's foot can be lodged to support them, especially while climbing.
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TOEHOLD definition: 1. a small hole or surface on a rock that is just big enough for a climber to put the end of his or…. Learn more.
The meaning of TOEHOLD is a hold or place of support for the toes (as in climbing). How to use toehold in a sentence.
3 meanings: 1. a small foothold to facilitate climbing 2. any means of gaining access, support, etc 3. a wrestling hold in.... Click for more definitions.
TOEHOLD meaning: 1. a small hole or surface on a rock that is just big enough for a climber to put the end of his or…. Learn more.
Toehold definition: a small ledge or niche just large enough to support the toes, as in climbing.. See examples of TOEHOLD used in a sentence.
Jun 2, 2024 · toehold (plural toeholds) 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.
A toehold is a sturdy spot where you can put your foot, especially when you're climbing. If you don't find a safe toehold, you'll never manage to get over that fence to get your baseball back. A literal toehold is an area where at least part of your foot can fit and that's strong enough to hold your weight.
Definition of toehold noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. a position in a place or an activity that you hope will lead to more power or success. The firm is anxious to gain a toehold in Europe. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words.
toehold - 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"
toe•hold (tō′ hōld), n. a small ledge or niche just large enough to support the toes, as in climbing. any slight or initial support, influence, advantage, progress, or the like: His knowledge of Latin gave him a toehold for learning French. a batten nailed to a sloping roof as a support for workers.
