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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTritt
Pronunciation / Transliteration: trit
"Der Kletterer fand einen Tritt an der Felswand."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A secure position or support for the foot, especially when climbing.
"The climber found a foothold on the rocky surface to continue his ascent." - 2
A position of advantage or a means of gaining a secure position in a situation.
"The company is seeking a foothold in the emerging market to expand its operations."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'foothold' originates from the combination of 'foot' and 'hold', with 'foot' deriving from Old English 'fōt', meaning 'the lower extremity of the leg', and 'hold' from Old English 'holdan', meaning 'to grasp or keep'. The term has evolved to signify a secure position or support in various contexts since the late 14th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Foothold" is said worldwide
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prise
Transliteration: priz
"Il a trouvé une prise sur la paroi rocheuse."
Tritt
Transliteration: trit
"Der Kletterer fand einen Tritt an der Felswand."
appiglio
Transliteration: ap-pi-glio
"L'arrampicatore ha trovato un appiglio sulla parete rocciosa."
agarre
Transliteration: a-garre
"El escalador encontró un agarre en la pared rocosa."
apoio
Transliteration: a-po-io
"O alpinista encontrou um apoio na parede rochosa."
पकड़
Transliteration: pakad
"चढ़ाई करने वाले ने चट्टान पर एक पकड़ पाई।"
立足点
Transliteration: lìzú diǎn
"攀登者在岩石表面找到了一个立足点。"
발판
Transliteration: balpan
"등반자는 바위 표면에서 발판을 찾았다."
足場
Transliteration: ashiba
"登山者は岩の表面で足場を見つけた。"
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