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toehold

noun

  1. a small space or ledge for supporting the toe of the foot in climbing, etc.
  2. any means of surmounting obstacles, gaining entry, etc.
  3. a slight footing or advantage
  4. Wrestling a hold in which one wrestler twists the other's foot

See toehold in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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