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Foothold
01
an early achievement paves the way for future progress
02
a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
03
an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
Example
In the midst of the hostile region, the isolated outpost provided a secure foothold for maintaining control over the area.
The rock climber skillfully used handholds and footholds to mount the challenging ascent.
While expanding its reach, the company is mopping up regional businesses to gain a foothold.
The climber scaled the cliff, inching upward with each foothold.
The climber cleaved a path up the sheer rock face, hammering in pitons as footholds.
