toehold meaning and definition

TOEHOLD noun

Definition of toehold (noun)

1. a relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made
   • "American diplomacy provided a toehold on which to proceed toward peace talks"; "his father gave him a toehold in the oil business"
2. a small foothold used in climbing
3. a wrestling hold in which the toe is held and the leg is twisted against the joints