foothold

Meaning

  1. A solid grip with the feet.
  2. (broadly) A secure position from which it is difficult to be dislodged.
  3. Airhead, beachhead, bridgehead, lodgement.

Synonyms

footing
C2
beachhead
47k
scaffold
24k
bridgehead
bearing
C1
bed
A1
🛏️
brace
C1
cleat
foot
A2
🦶
ground
A2
groundwork
29k
hold
A1
lodgement
log
B2
mount
B2
mounting
C2
pedal
C2
pedestal
C2
position
A2
prop
C1
purchase
C1
🛍️
rest
A1
stanchion
stay
A1
stays
B2
toehold

base of operations

abutment

one’s stand

base
B1
basis
B2
bearer
C2
Translations

Halt

βάση

Standplatz

punto d’appoggio

Platz zum Stehen

tête de pont
prise

posición establecida

Ausgangsstellung

Sprungbrett

cap de platja

موطؤ

Standpunkt
Stellung
Position
Frequency

26k
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈfʊthoʊld/
Etymology

From foot + hold.

Improve your pronunciation

Notes

Sign in to write sticky notes
English