Foothold (Noun)
Meaning 1
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".
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Nouns denoting spatial position.
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Meaning 2
A place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 3
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".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.