foothold

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1. 1an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
2. 2a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
3. 3an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments

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• an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines
• the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar

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