toe holds

Rock face notches

A toe hold is a small ledge or crevice where a climber can place the front of the foot for support.

By extension, any minimal but sufficient position from which to begin or advance: The company gained a toe hold in the Asian market.

The wrestling move called a toehold involves twisting an opponent's foot.

Also spelled toehold.

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get a grip · anchorage · traction · foundations · purchases · wrestling · rock climbing · bouldering · leverage · mountaineering · precarious · crevice · bases · balance · ascend · gaining ground · first step · starting point

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Opposites
body part used for grip

toe holdshandholds

Things you grab onto

hand grips · hand holds · grips · crimps · jugs

grip security/stability

toe holdsfirm grip

Secure manual hold

ledges · platforms

metaphorical progress (figurative use)

toe holdsstranglehold

Oppressive, unbreakable control

dominance · firm grip

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toehold

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Top 100,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G