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foothold
has definitions from the field of military
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[ noun ] (military) an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
Synonyms Examples "an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines" "the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar" Related terms |
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[ noun ] an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments
Synonyms Examples "the town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors" "they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market" Related terms |
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