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Translate foothold from English to Swedish

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foothold:
- fotfäste

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Detailed Translations for foothold from English to Swedish

foothold:

foothold

foothold
fotfäste
- fotfäste

Translation Matrix for foothold:

Noun	Related Translations	Other Translations
-	beachhead; bridgehead; footing
Other	Related Translations	Other Translations
fotfäste	foothold

Synonyms for "foothold":

bridgehead; combat zone; combat area
footing; support
beachhead; accomplishment; achievement

Related Definitions for "foothold":

an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments¹
- they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market¹
a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing¹
an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies¹
- the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar¹

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