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1. foothold

noun. ['ˈfʊtˌhoʊld'] an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments.

Etymology

  • foot (English)
  • hold (English)
  • hold (Middle English (1100-1500))

Rhymes with Foothold

  • americold
  • archbold
  • armold
  • arnhold
  • barthold
  • bechtold
  • bergthold
  • berthold
  • billfold
  • blindfold
  • brandvold
  • brunsvold
  • centerfold
  • chokehold
  • dallhold
  • darnold
  • diebold
  • dippold
  • ebersold
  • eightfold

2. foothold

noun. ['ˈfʊtˌhoʊld'] a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • foot (English)
  • hold (English)
  • hold (Middle English (1100-1500))

3. foothold

noun. ['ˈfʊtˌhoʊld'] an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies.

Etymology

  • foot (English)
  • hold (English)
  • hold (Middle English (1100-1500))