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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."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of the Old English 'fōt' (foot) and 'heald' (hold, a place of refuge or support). Originally denoting a physical place where a foot may be securely placed for climbing, the term has evolved metaphorically to describe a secure position, status, or advantage from which further progress can be made.
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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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