Foothole
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Foothole is a noun meaning (cricket) A hole in a cricket pitch made by the bowler's foot during the runup.
Meaning
(cricket) A hole in a cricket pitch made by the bowler's foot during the runup.
More Meanings
- (mining, climbing) A hole into which the foot can be wedged to aid in climbing; a foothold.
- (figurative) A foothold.
- A deep footprint; a hole made by a foot.
Example Sentences
They floundered into deep footholes at every step.
"The wicket didn't play too bad today. Day five is going to be the biggest worry. The footholes will get bigger as the day goes on."
Only two footholes are needed due to the wolf's narrow gait, as the hind foot oversteps the front paw print. (Courtesy Oliver Matla) .
Wherever there were tracks of children, sleds, large dogs, other couples, or a solitary walker with long, steady paces, these footholes had filled with a veneer of ice.
Word Forms
- footholes
- foot hole
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include front foot, blockhole, foot, shirtfront, rough, hole.
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