toehold

noun
UK: /ˈtəʊ.həʊld/
US: /ˈtoʊ.hoʊld/

  1. A small place where your foot can be placed to support you while climbing.

    1. The climber found a toehold on the steep rock face.
    2. Securing a firm toehold is crucial for a safe ascent up the challenging mountain.

  2. A slight advantage that allows someone to begin doing something or make progress.

    1. The company gained a toehold in the market.
    2. The new product line provided a necessary toehold, allowing the startup to expand operations.

Synonyms

beginning base advantage foundation start leverage foothold

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "toehold" in English means: A small place where your foot can be placed to support you while climbing., A slight advantage that allows someone to begin doing something or make progress..

The phonetic transcription of "toehold" is /ˈtəʊ.həʊld/ in British English and /ˈtoʊ.hoʊld/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "toehold": beginning, base, advantage, foundation, start, leverage, foothold.

Example usage of "toehold": "The climber found a toehold on the steep rock face.". More examples on the page.