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foothold::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | bridgehead |
| Type of | combat area, combat zone |
| Has types | airhead, beachhead |
the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar.
foothold::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | beachhead |
| Type of | accomplishment, achievement |
they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market.
Examples of foothold
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They retain a firm foothold in China and regard themselves primarily as Chinese.
From the nzherald.co.nz
The Serb is mixing up his shots and not allowing Murray a foothold in the match.
From the telegraph.co.uk
Key to Microsoft's success is gaining a foothold in the lucrative search market.
From the voanews.com
The Nets needed to make a splash this season to get a firm foothold in Brooklyn.
From the newsday.com
Yet beginning in the late 17th century, Irish painting began to take a foothold.
From the en.wikipedia.org
She has some important pointers for advertisers looking for a foothold in China.
From the businessweek.com
The channel's strategy is to gain a foothold as part of a basic digital service.
From the time.com
Only in the Balearic Islands did the style of Greece and Thrace take a foothold.
From the en.wikipedia.org
However, no sooner had they gained a foothold, they hit the self-destruct button.
From the harrowtimes.co.uk
- Bridgehead: 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"
- A place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
- Beachhead: 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"
- The third season of the military science fiction television series Stargate SG-1 commenced airing on Showtime in the United States on June 25, 1999, concluded on Sky1 in the United Kingdom on March 8, 2000, and contained 22 episodes. ...
- A solid grip with the feet; airhead, beachhead, bridgehead, lodgement
- Term used by professionals to correct the more popular term for the trap "leghold." The word foothold is a better one as it more accurately reflects where the trap should catch the animal. An animal's foot is more padded and provides a better more human catching point than the leg. Foothold image
- A secure position for further progress, or a firm basis for further development; see BEACHHEAD, BRIDGEHEAD, AIRHEAD, STRONGPOINT, CHOKE POINT.
- The legal ground that gives a demon the right to become associated with and influence a person or identity. ...
