foothole

English

noun
Definitions
  • (cricket) A hole in a cricket pitch made by the bowler's foot during the runup.
  • (mining) A hole into which the foot can be wedged to aid in climbing; a foothold.
  • (figurative) A foothold.
  • A deep footprint; a hole made by a foot.

Etymology

Compound from English foot (walk, foot) + English hole (miserable place, a hollow).

Origin

English

hole

Gloss

miserable place, a hollow

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