foothold
15 points
English
8 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #26,646
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/fˈʊthˌoʊld/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural footholds
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments
a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops an
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
householdthresholdblindfoldleopoldstrongholdmarigoldmanifoldgriswoldtenfoldcenterfoldstrangleholdpenfoldbertholdchokeholdarnholdbankrolled
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
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