# toehold

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈtəʊhəʊld/

## Definitions
1. A foothold small enough to support just the toe.
2. Any small advantage which allows one to make significant progress; a slight footing or foothold.
3. A hold in which the aggressor bends back the opponent's foot.

## Etymology
From toe + hold.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/toehold