Toehold (Noun)
Meaning 1
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A wrestling hold in which the toe is held and the leg is twisted against the joints.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Meaning 3
A small foothold used in climbing.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.