toehold


Meanings

  • a relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made;
    • "American diplomacy provided a toehold on which to proceed toward peace talks"
    • "his father gave him a toehold in the oil business"
  • a small foothold used in climbing
  • a wrestling hold in which the toe is held and the leg is twisted against the joints
  • TOEHOLD n pl. -S a space that supports the toes in climbing

Synonyms


Scrabble Score: 11

toehold is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

toehold is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

toehold is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 11

toehold is a valid Words With Friends word