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foothold


noun
1. an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments
- the town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors
- they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market
Syn:
beachhead
Hypernyms:
accomplishment, achievement
2. an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
- an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines
- the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar
Syn:
bridgehead
Hypernyms:
combat zone, combat area
Hyponyms:
airhead, beachhead
3. a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
Syn:
footing
Hypernyms:
support
Hyponyms:
toehold

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