Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun toehold

3 senses of toehold

Sense 1
toehold -- (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")
       => status, position -- (the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society; "he had the status of a minor"; "the novel attained the status of a classic"; "atheists do not enjoy a favorable position in American life")

Sense 2
toehold -- (a small foothold used in climbing)
       => foothold, footing -- (a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing)

Sense 3
toehold -- (a wrestling hold in which the toe is held and the leg is twisted against the joints)
       => wrestling hold -- (a hold used in the sport of wrestling)