toehold

• Substantivo que designa uma pequena posição inicial ou ponto de apoio mínimo que permite progresso posterior; em escalada, uma pequena saliência onde se apoia o pé; e, em luta, um tipo de pegada que envolve o pé e a perna do oponente.

A noun referring to a small or initial position that allows for future progress, a minimal foothold used in climbing, or a specific wrestling hold involving the toe and leg.

1. Small starting positionB2formalbusiness

   A minor or initial position that allows for future advancement or progress.

   Posição inicial pequena

   • The company gained a toehold in the Asian market.
   • His small investment gave him a toehold in the real estate industry.
   • The startup used the grant as a toehold to expand its operations.

   Sinônimosbeachheadbeginningfootholdopeningopportunitystart

2. Climbing supportB2formalsport

   A small indentation or projection on a surface that provides enough space for a climber's toe to support their weight.

   Apoio para o pé

   • The climber searched for a toehold on the sheer rock face.
   • He found a tiny toehold that allowed him to continue his ascent.
   • Without a proper toehold, the climb became much more dangerous.

   Sinônimosfoothold

3. Wrestling techniqueC1formalsport

   A wrestling hold where the opponent's toe is gripped and the leg is twisted to apply pressure on the joints.

   Chave de pé

   • The wrestler applied a painful toehold to force his opponent to submit.
   • He escaped from the toehold by rolling out of the position.
   • The coach taught the team how to properly execute a toehold.