TOEHOLD
Scrabble letter values: T1O1E1H4O1L1D2 = 11
Definition
- noun a relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made.
- noun a small foothold used in climbing.
- noun a wrestling hold in which the toe is held and the leg is twisted against the joints.
Examples
- “American diplomacy provided a toehold on which to proceed toward peace talks”
- “his father gave him a toehold in the oil business”