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Foothold

nounid 54555·updated May 18, 2026
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an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies

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Variants

synonym
beachheadbridgeheadfooting
plural
Footholds
possessive
Foothold's
pluralpossessive
Footholds'

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary3 sensesview framework →
§1
an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments
§2
a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
§3
an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies

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