foothold [ˈfʊthəuld] опора для ноги
He had gained a strong foothold in the lands of the humans and dwarves.
Wulfgar found a foothold and tugged against the pull with all his strength.
Bruenor, and Pwent and his Gutbusters, gained a foothold on the main ledge.
He pushed Schneider from his foothold to the ground below.