toehold Antonyms
Meaning of toehold
toehold (n)
a relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made
a small foothold used in climbing
a wrestling hold in which the toe is held and the leg is twisted against the joints
toehold Sentence Examples
- The climber struggled to find a toehold on the sheer rock face.
- The injured hiker slipped and lost his toehold, sending him tumbling down the mountain.
- The burglar gained a toehold on the ledge by balancing precariously on a narrow beam.
- The team of scientists gained a toehold on the research problem by conducting preliminary experiments.
- The political candidate established a toehold in the district by tirelessly knocking on doors.
- The entrepreneur gained a toehold in the market by offering a unique product at an affordable price.
- The young ballet dancer worked tirelessly to develop a strong toehold for her pirouettes.
- The climber used his toehold to pull himself over the overhang and continue his ascent.
- The organization gained a toehold in the community by hosting a series of outreach events.
- The company's toehold in the industry allowed it to expand rapidly and become a major player.
FAQs About the word toehold
a relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made, a small foothold used in climbing, a wrestling hold in which the toe is held and t
footing,foothold,grab, seizure, embrace, leverage, clinch,hug, grasp, grip
release, release,relinquishment, relinquishment,
The climber struggled to find a toehold on the sheer rock face.
The injured hiker slipped and lost his toehold, sending him tumbling down the mountain.
The burglar gained a toehold on the ledge by balancing precariously on a narrow beam.
The team of scientists gained a toehold on the research problem by conducting preliminary experiments.
