Definition of Toehold
Toehold
toe·hold
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(noun)
a small structure that can act as a support or hold for someone's toe/foot, especially when climbing;
e.g. There is special skill in being able to spot a good toehold when rock-climbing.
(noun)
a slight foundation for making progress or a relatively minor factor that allows one to overcome a barrier and move forward;
e.g. She was struggling to find a toehold from which she could search for better opportunities.
(noun)
an illegal hold/move in wrestling in which one player twists or bends the other's foot;
e.g. He got his opponent in a toehold, causing the referee to pause the match.
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