toehold

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made
  2. noun a small foothold used in climbing
  3. noun a wrestling hold in which the toe is held and the leg is twisted against the joints

Etymology

From toe + hold.

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