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English noun: foothold | |||
| 1. | foothold (location) an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies | ||
| Samples | An attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines. The only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar. | ||
| Synonyms | bridgehead | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | combat area, combat zone | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | airhead, beachhead | ||
| 2. | foothold (artifact) a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing | ||
| Synonyms | footing | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | support | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | toehold | ||
| 3. | foothold (act) an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments | ||
| Samples | The town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors. They are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market. | ||
| Synonyms | beachhead | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | accomplishment, achievement | ||
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