foothold

Noun
  1. 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. 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. is a type of: accomplishment, achievement - the action of accomplishing something
    same as: beachhead

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