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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Foothold \Foot"hold`\, n. A holding with the feet; firm standing; that on which one may tread or rest securely; footing. --L'Estrange. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: foothold n 1: an area in hostile territory that has been occupied and is held for further troops and supplies [syn: {beachhead}, {bridgehead}] 2: a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing [syn: {footing}]
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