Definitions For Foothold

noun

  • An initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments
  • A place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
  • An area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
  • A place where your foot may be placed when you are climbing a cliff, a mountain, etc.
  • A position that makes it possible to begin an activity or effort

Is Footholds a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
16
Words with Friends
16

The word Foothold is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Foothold in a Sentence

  • The army gained a foothold on the island.
  • The company has secured a foothold in the market.

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