toe hold
Precarious ledge purchase
A toe hold is a small foothold—just enough space for the toes to grip when climbing.
The term extends to any precarious or minimal position from which to advance: The company gained a toe hold in the Asian market.
In wrestling, a toe hold is a submission grip on an opponent's foot.
Projecting horizontal surface
- creviceNarrow opening in surface
- crimpPinch into folds
- edgingDecorative border material
- smearingSpreading by rubbing
foothold · nook · notch · groove · pocket · indentation · recess · niche
Stable position for advancement
- entry pointWhere access begins
- openingGap or start
- startTo set going
- beginningInitial stage of something
advantage · leverage · position · beachhead · foundation · springboard · launching pad · inroad
Steadiness or amount owed
- equilibriumState of balance
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- anchorageSecure harbor spot
- footingSecure ground position
steadiness · firmness · secureness · foundation · purchase · traction · stance · grounding
ledge
Projecting horizontal surface
smearing · foothold · nook · notch · groove · pocket · indentation · recess · niche · jamming
foothold
Stable position for advancement
- entry pointWhere access begins
- openingGap or start
- startTo set going
beginning · advantage · leverage · position · beachhead · foundation · springboard · launching pad · inroad · wedge
balance
Steadiness or amount owed
- equilibriumState of balance
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- anchorageSecure harbor spot
footing · steadiness · firmness · secureness · foundation · purchase · traction · stance · grounding · bracing
grip
Secure manual hold
- takedownForced grounding maneuver
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- submissionYielding to another's will
grapple · pin · escape · clinch · control · lock · maneuver · counter · reversal · positioning
crampons
Spiked boot attachments
carabiner · crevasse · pitch · rappel · glacier · ridge · summit · alpinism · bivouac · chimney
- grapplingchokehold, wrestling match, arm bar, freestyle wrestling, triangle choke
- fighting movespunch, uppercut, kick, jab, elbow strike
- submission holdsarmbar, armlock, leglock, kneebar, heel hook
toe holdiron grip
Extremely tight grasp
death grip · firm grip · firm ground · stranglehold · firm footing
toe holddominance
Superior influence over others
market dominance · monopoly · stronghold · market share · complete control
toe holdfirm ground
Stable, unyielding surface
firm footing · solid foundation · stable base · bedrock · terra firma