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English noun: toehold

1. toehold (state) a relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made


SamplesAmerican diplomacy provided a toehold on which to proceed toward peace talks.
His father gave him a toehold in the oil business.


Broader (hypernym)position, status

2. toehold (artifact) a small foothold used in climbing


Broader (hypernym)foothold, footing

3. toehold (act) a wrestling hold in which the toe is held and the leg is twisted against the joints


Broader (hypernym)wrestling hold









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