foothold

Noun
  1. An area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies (synset 108706766)
    "an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines"; "the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar"
    is a type of: combat area, combat zone - a military area where combat forces operate
    subtypes:
    • airhead - a bridgehead seized by airborne troops
    • beachhead - a bridgehead on the enemy's shoreline seized by an amphibious operation
    same as: bridgehead
  2. A place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing (synset 103384835)
    is a type of: support - any device that bears the weight of another thing
    subtypes: toehold - a small foothold used in climbing
    same as: footing
  3. An initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments (synset 100037020)
    "the town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors"; "they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market"
    is a type of: accomplishment, achievement - the action of accomplishing something
    same as: beachhead

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