English Explanatory Dictionary

toehold

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A foothold small enough to support just the toe.
  2. Any small advantage which allows one to make significant progress; a slight footing or foothold.
  3. A hold in which the aggressor bends back the opponent's foot.

Pronunciation

/ˈtəʊhəʊld/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-toehold.wav

Word forms

toehold toeholds toe-hold toe hold

Etymology

From toe + hold.

Related words

foothold
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