toe-hold
Climber's minimal support
A toe-hold is a small foothold—just enough space to wedge a toe while climbing.
By extension, it means any initial position from which to advance: The company established a toe-hold in the Asian market.
In wrestling, a toe-hold is a submission hold that twists an opponent's foot.
To set going
- entryAccess or submission
- openingGap or start
- beginningInitial stage of something
- advantageFavorable position or circumstance
breakthrough · access · inroad · position · leverage · establishment · foundation · beachhead
start
To set going
advantage · breakthrough · access · inroad · position · leverage · establishment · foundation · beachhead · launching
pin
Pointed metal fastener
- takedownForced grounding maneuver
- submissionYielding to another's will
- grapplingClose-quarters combat technique
lock · ankle · mat · opponent · leverage · escape · counter · clinch · ground · control
grip
Secure manual hold
- ledgeProjecting horizontal surface
- creviceNarrow opening in surface
- purchaseGoods obtained for payment
handhold · crack · route · ascent · wall · rock · boulder · scramble · traverse · chimney
toe-holdfirm footing
stronghold · dominance · stranglehold · solid foundation · full control