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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024toe•hold or toe-hold /ˈtoʊˌhoʊld/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- a small space in something, as a ledge on a hill, just large enough to support the toes, as in climbing.
- any slight advantage or support that helps progress:He had a toehold in the company when the chairman of the board recommended him.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024toe•hold (tō′hōld),USA pronunciation n. - a small ledge or niche just large enough to support the toes, as in climbing.
- any slight or initial support, influence, advantage, progress, or the like:His knowledge of Latin gave him a toehold for learning French.
- a batten nailed to a sloping roof as a support for workers.
- Sport[Wrestling.]a hold in which an opponent's foot is twisted.
Also, toe′-hold′. |