HyperDic: toehold

English > 3 senses of the word toehold:
NOUNstatetoeholda relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made
artifacttoeholda small foothold used in climbing
acttoeholda wrestling hold in which the toe is held and the leg is twisted against the joints
toehold > pronunciation
Soundstow'hhow.ld
Rhymesbehold ... wold: 49 rhymes with owld...
English > toehold: 3 senses > noun 1, state
MeaningA relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made.
Examples
  • "American diplomacy provided a toehold on which to proceed toward peace talks"
  • "his father gave him a toehold in the oil business"
Broaderstatus, positionThe relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
English > toehold: 3 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA small foothold used in climbing.
Broaderfoothold, footingA place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
English > toehold: 3 senses > noun 3, act
MeaningA wrestling hold in which the toe is held and the leg is twisted against the joints.
Broaderwrestling holdA hold used in the sport of wrestling

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