Dictionary Check: toehold

"toehold" is a valid word!

Scrabble 11 points
Words with Friends 11 points

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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