Device and Foothold

Device

Device noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.

Foothold and device are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Foothold" instead a noun "Device".

Foothold

Foothold noun - A place from which an advance (as for military operations) is made.
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Synonyms for Foothold

Device and foothold are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Device" instead a noun "Foothold".

Nearby Words: foot, footing

Both words in one sentence

  • Useful Notes / PlayStation Vita The device's primary purpose is to form a foothold for Sony into the multi-function streaming device (Apple TV, Roku Box, etc.) market in the Eastern markets, where living room streaming admittedly has less of a foothold.
  • Transformation Trinket In the Stargate SG-1 episode "Foothold", the aliens use a device to appear as members of the SGC.
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