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noun
A foothold small enough to support just the toe.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: climbing, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
Any small advantage which allows one to make significant progress; a slight footing or foothold.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly
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noun
A hold in which the aggressor bends back the opponent's foot.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, hobbies, lifestyle, martial-arts, military, politics, sports, war, wrestling
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noun
a wrestling hold in which the toe is held and the leg is twisted against the joints
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: wrestling hold
noun
a small foothold used in climbing
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: foothold, footing
noun
a relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: status, position
History
From toe + hold.
Across languages
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
