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foothold in Russian

foothold in Russian is опо́ра для ноги́, опо́рный пункт, плацда́рм — foothold means a secure place to put one's foot when climbing.

foothold in Russian

опо́ра для ноги́
noun
Pronounced: opora dlya nogi
(climbing) A solid grip with the feet.
опо́рный пункт
noun
Pronounced: opornyy punkt
(military) Airhead, beachhead, bridgehead, lodgement.
плацда́рм
noun
Pronounced: platsdarm
(military) Airhead, beachhead, bridgehead, lodgement.

What does "foothold" mean?

  1. noun A secure place to put one's foot when climbing.
    "He searched the rock face for a solid foothold."
  2. noun A secure position from which further progress can be made (figurative).
    "The company finally gained a foothold in the Asian market."
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foothold in a sentence

  • He searched the rock face for a solid foothold.
  • The company finally gained a foothold in the Asian market.

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What is "foothold" in Russian?
"foothold" in Russian is опо́ра для ноги́, опо́рный пункт, плацда́рм. foothold means: A secure place to put one's foot when climbing.
How do you pronounce опо́ра для ноги́?
"foothold" in Russian is опо́ра для ноги́, pronounced "opora dlya nogi".
How do you use "foothold" in a sentence?
Example: "He searched the rock face for a solid foothold." In Russian, "foothold" is опо́ра для ноги́, опо́рный пункт, плацда́рм.
Are there other ways to say "foothold" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "foothold": опо́ра для ноги́, опо́рный пункт, плацда́рм.
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