toehold

English

/ˈtəʊhəʊld/

noun
Definitions
  • (rock climbing) 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.
  • (wrestling) A hold in which the aggressor bends back the opponent's foot.

Etymology

Compound from English toe (digit of a foot) + English hold (game won by the server, hold an opinion, deem).

Origin

English

hold

Gloss

game won by the server, hold an opinion, deem

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