Found 3 items, similar to foothold.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: foothold tumpu
English → English (WordNet) Definition: foothold foothold n 1: 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” [syn: bridgehead] 2: a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing [syn: footing] 3: 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” [syn: beachhead]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Foothold Foothold \Foot"hold`\, n. A holding with the feet; firm standing; that on which one may tread or rest securely; footing. --L'Estrange. [1913 Webster]