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foothold

noun /fʊthoʊld/ 2 syllables 8 letters Scrabble 15 WWF 15
Definitions
noun

an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies

“the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar”

noun

an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments

“they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market”

noun

a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing

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