Foothold

English

Noun

Foothold (plural Footholds)

1. (climbing) A solid grip with the feet
2. (military) airhead, beachhead, bridgehead, lodgement

Thesaurus

advantage, bear hug, bite, clamp, clasp, clench, clinch, cling, clinging, clutch, death grip, embrace, firm hold, footing, footplate, footrail, footrest, grapple, grasp, grip, gripe, hold, hug, iron grip, locus standi, nip, perch, purchase, seizure, stance, stand, standing, standing place, tight grip, toehold, traction

Etymology

foot + hold