Noun Definition

toehold

1.Definition: 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"

Category: General

2.Definition: a small foothold used in climbing

Category: Objects

3.Definition: a wrestling hold in which the toe is held and the leg is twisted against the joints

Category: General