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noun
A hole in a cricket pitch made by the bowler's foot during the runup.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: ball-games, cricket, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
A hole into which the foot can be wedged to aid in climbing; a foothold.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business, climbing, hobbies, lifestyle, mining, sports
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noun
A foothold.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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noun
A deep footprint; a hole made by a foot.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
From foot + hole, possibly influenced by foothold.
