foothole

== English == === Alternative forms === foot hole === Etymology === From foot +‎ hole, possibly influenced by foothold. === Pronunciation === === Noun === foothole (plural footholes) (cricket) A hole in a cricket pitch made by the bowler's foot during the runup. (mining, climbing) A hole into which the foot can be wedged to aid in climbing; a foothold. (figurative) A foothold. (Can we add an example for this sense?) A deep footprint; a hole made by a foot.