TOEHOLDS Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

toeholds

noun

plural of toehold

as in footholds

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footholds

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The rock climbing section offers 10 lanes of varying heights, with plenty of handholds and footholds for beginners.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
By 1862, the Confederates’ largest city had already returned to United States control, and America’s armies already held footholds in every single Confederate state.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Oct. 2026

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