toehold

A small indentation or ledge on which the toe of a shoe can find support in climbing.

A slight or initial yet significant advantage useful for future progress.

A wrestling hold in which one competitor wrenches the other’s foot.

A foothold small enough to support just the toe.

Any small advantage which allows one to make significant progress.

a small foothold used in climbing

a wrestling hold in which the toe is held and the leg is twisted against the joints

a relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made