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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈfʊtˌhoʊld/ · UK /ˈfʊthəʊld/
foothold means: A firm place to put your foot while climbing or standing.
noun
PLACE FOR FOOTB2
A firm place to put your foot while climbing or standing.
- I found a foothold in the rock.
- She tested each foothold before climbing higher.
- The wet wall offered no secure footholds.
SECURE POSITIONC1
A strong starting position that helps you make progress and is difficult to lose.
- The company gained a foothold in Spain.
- These small shops give us a foothold in the local market.
- Once established, their political foothold was difficult to weaken.
Questions about foothold
What does foothold mean?
A firm place to put your foot while climbing or standing.
What is foothold in other languages?
Türkçe: ayak basacak yer · Español: apoyo · Français: prise · Deutsch: Tritt · Italiano: appiglio · 日本語: 足場
How do you pronounce foothold?
In American English /ˈfʊtˌhoʊld/; in British English /ˈfʊthəʊld/.
How do you use foothold in a sentence?
I found a foothold in the rock. She tested each foothold before climbing higher.
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