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toehold.

A foothold small enough to support just the toe.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈtəʊhəʊld/UK
  1. A foothold small enough to support just the toe.

  2. Any small advantage which allows one to make significant progress; a slight footing or foothold.

    broadly · figuratively
  3. A hold in which the aggressor bends back the opponent's foot.

Where this word comes from

From toe + hold.

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