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1. (n.) toehold
a small ledge or niche just large enough to support the toes, as in climbing.
2. toehold
any slight advantage, support, or the like, that aids progress.
3. toehold
an illegal wrestling hold in which the foot or toes are twisted.
Etymology: (1875–80)
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1. (noun) toehold
a relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made
"American diplomacy provided a toehold on which to proceed toward peace talks"; "his father gave him a toehold in the oil business"
2. (noun) toehold
a small foothold used in climbing
3. (noun) toehold
a wrestling hold in which the toe is held and the leg is twisted against the joints
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