foothold
பிடிப்பினை
definition
noun
Twice she had to stop to rest, her arms trembling with the strain, locking her feet into semi-secure footholds and leaning into the rock.
a place where a person's foot can be lodged to support them securely, especially while climbing.
example
How likely is it for evil to regain a 'foothold' anywhere?
This cannibal killer has already secured a 'foothold' in the South East - and scientists believe it could spread quickly.
Deutsche Bank has been trying without success to get a firm 'foothold' in the market.
the company has gained a 'foothold' in the market
In the days following the D-Day landings, Allied troops carved a tenuous 'foothold' on the coast of Normandy.
Regaining a 'foothold' in international psychology was a hard-won achievement, to be sure.
Yet even as I stood observing him, that tenuous 'foothold' gave way and he slid backwards.
Carishia placed one foot upon the 'foothold' and threw her other leg over Windom.
I bend under contorted branches and let myself down by dropping two or three feet to the next 'foothold' .
Samsung's experience in handsets will doubtless help it gain a 'foothold' in these markets.
the company is attempting to gain a 'foothold' in the Russian market
MCI is attempting to regain its financial 'foothold' after emerging from bankruptcy in April.
Respect has now got a strong 'foothold' in east London, where the labour movement started off.
the company is attempting to gain a 'foothold' in the Russian market
There's nothing immediate here for people struggling to get a 'foothold' on the property ladder.
More encouragingly, having weathered the storm, the Minstermen set about establishing a 'foothold' in the game.
Still, Sweeney feels confident that the changes under way in Boston are gaining a firm 'foothold' .
And it's given them a 'foothold' in the game, after 15 minutes in which they were run ragged.
Something has crossed our lives so that we are about to lose 'foothold' in the public world of common sense.
But it's found a 'foothold' in the industry already.
You are bracing to maintain your 'foothold' on your fitness center enrollment.
Analysts say Golkar boasts the most qualified candidates and has a strong 'foothold' throughout Indonesia.
Cable firms took full advantage of BT's slow start and established a strong 'foothold' .
Regency Gates and Railings has now established a firm 'foothold' in the commercial and domestic exterior homes market.
Whatever the cause, I felt dizzy, and without any bearings or 'footholds' .
The cliff was maybe eighty feet high, with not too many 'footholds' .
Right foot, right hand, left foot, left hand, his hands and feet found 'footholds' like an expert.
The path plunged downhill at a near-sheer angle, with few hand or 'footholds' , but a free-swinging knotted rope to hang on to.
There are no 'footholds' on this particular cliff face.
Lazarus shook his head and sighed, but nevertheless used the handholds and 'footholds' Ghost had made to climb the wall.
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