foothold


Meanings

  • an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies;
    • "the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar"
  • a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
  • an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments;
    • "they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market"
  • FOOTHOLD n pl. -S a secure support for the feet


Scrabble Score: 15

foothold is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

foothold is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

foothold is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 15

foothold is a valid Words With Friends word