toehold

/ˈtəʊhəʊld/

noun

  1. 1

    A foothold small enough to support just the toe.

  2. 2

    (by extension) Any small advantage which allows one to make significant progress; a slight footing or foothold.

  3. 3

    A hold in which the aggressor bends back the opponent's foot.

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