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FOOTHOLDS

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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Footholds.

Footholds - as a noun

An area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies

Example: "An attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bridgehead
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
combat areacombat zone
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
footing
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
support
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments

Example: "The town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beachhead

Example Sentences

"She carefully placed her feet into the footholds on the rock wall."
"The hikers struggled to find footholds on the slippery slope."
"He used the rope ladder to reach the footholds on the cliff."
"The mountaineers relied on the narrow footholds to ascend the peak."
"The climbers searched for secure footholds in the crevices of the mountain."
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Word Game Points

Is FOOTHOLDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, footholds is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FOOTHOLDS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is FOOTHOLDS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, footholds is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FOOTHOLDS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is FOOTHOLDS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, footholds is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FOOTHOLDS has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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