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Definition of: toehold
(tō′hōld′) noun
1. In climbing, a small space which supports the toes.
2. Any means of entrance, support, or the like; a footing: The Marines gained a toehold on the island.
3. A hold in which a wrestler bends back the foot of his opponent.
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