What is the meaning of toehold?

noun

  • A relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made.
    • usage: "American diplomacy provided a toehold on which to proceed toward peace talks"; "his father gave him a toehold in the oil business"
  • A small foothold used in climbing.
  • A wrestling hold in which the toe is held and the leg is twisted against the joints. .
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