foothold
NOUN
/fʊt,hoʊld/
8 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH F
foothold is a valid 8-letter word worth 15 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
F4O1O1T1H4O1L1D2
4 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 2 =15 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 30TRIPLE WORD → 45
MEANING
What does foothold mean?
NOUN · 3 SENSES
1
An area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies.
“the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar”
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
2
An initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments.
“they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market”
SYNONYMS
BROADER
3
A place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER