fingerhold
/ˈfɪŋɡərˌhoʊld/
noun
- A small grip or place to hold with the fingers, especially in climbing.
- The climber searched for a fingerhold on the smooth rock face.
- He managed to find a tiny fingerhold that kept him from falling.
- Without a good fingerhold, it's impossible to pull yourself up.
- A slight or precarious advantage or control over a situation.
- The company is trying to gain a fingerhold in the competitive market.
- The team's early goal gave them a fingerhold in the match.
- She finally got a fingerhold on her finances after years of debt.