Dictionary

foothold en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /ˈfʊthoʊld/
• (Southern-England) audio

Etymology

From foot + hold.

Meanings

1. A solid grip with the feet.
2. (broadly) A secure position from which it is difficult to be dislodged.
   • I’ve always looked for a secure foothold A secret formula that can free me from myself 2025 July 19, Pacifik, “Bingo Coppa Child”, in Wonderfool, performed by Pacifik:
3. Airhead, beachhead, bridgehead, lodgement.
   • Based on status report 16-C, it seems we're no closer to gaining a foothold in any sector. Without decent recon and greater intel on this enemy, I'm starting to think our efforts are futile. The risks involved and continued loss of resources and lives makes it hard to justify. 2017, BioWare, Mass Effect: Andromeda (Science Fiction), Redwood City: Electronic Arts, →OCLC, PC, scene: APEX Status:

Forms

Relateds

footholder

Synonyms

footing · footing

Translations (28)

fr point d'appui (a solid grip with the feet) · fi sillanpää (beachhead, bridgehead, lodgement) · mk по́тпора (a solid grip with the feet) · el βάση (a solid grip with the feet) · eo piedtenejo ((by extension) a secure position) · mk мо́стобран (beachhead, bridgehead, lodgement) · mk ста́пка (a solid grip with the feet) · fi jalansija (a solid grip with the feet) · bg опора (a solid grip with the feet) · nn fotfeste (a solid grip with the feet) · bg предмостие (beachhead, bridgehead, lodgement) · ru опо́ра для ноги́ (a solid grip with the feet) · ru опо́рный пункт (beachhead, bridgehead, lodgement) · eo piedteno (a solid grip with the feet) · pt apoio para os pés (a solid grip with the feet) · bg плацдарм (beachhead, bridgehead, lodgement) · el βάση (beachhead, bridgehead, lodgement) · nb fotfeste (a solid grip with the feet) · sv fotfäste (a solid grip with the feet) · ru плацда́рм (beachhead, bridgehead, lodgement) · es apoyatura podal (a solid grip with the feet) · es punto de apoyo (a solid grip with the feet) · fi jalansija ((by extension) a secure position) · da fodfæste (a solid grip with the feet) · de fester Stand (a solid grip with the feet) · de Halt (a solid grip with the feet) · ga lán coise (a solid grip with the feet) · fi jalansija (beachhead, bridgehead, lodgement)