Dictionary Check: toehold
"toehold" is a valid word!
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Definition
noun
a relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made
Example:
"American diplomacy provided a toehold on which to proceed toward peace talks"
noun
a small foothold used in climbing
noun
a wrestling hold in which the toe is held and the leg is twisted against the joints
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