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toe-in
toe loop
toe overhang
toe ring
toe-to-toe
toea
toecap
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toehold
toehold start
toehold trick
toenadering
toenail
toepick
toerag
toerail
toeside
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toehold
toehold [ tṓ hōld ] (plural toeholds)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. small advantage: a small advantage or gain in an endeavour
2. small recess in rock for foot: a small recess or ledge in a rock giving support for the toes
3. hold on foot: a wrestling hold in which one competitor holds the foot and twists the leg of the other
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