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Foothold
- noun - a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
- an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies; "an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines"; "the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar"
- an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments; "the town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors"; "they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market"
Forehand
- adjective - (of racket strokes) made with palm facing direction of stroke
- (sports) a return made with the palm of the hand facing the direction of the stroke (as in tennis or badminton or squash)
Forehead
- noun - the large cranial bone forming the front part of the cranium: includes the upper part of the orbits
- the part of the face above the eyes
Forehold
- - The forward part of the hold of a ship.
Forehook
- - A piece of timber placed across the stem, to unite the bows and strengthen the fore part of the ship; a breast hook.
Forthink
- - To repent; to regret; to be sorry for; to cause regret.