foothole

Etymology
, possibly influenced by.

Noun

 * 1)  A hole in a cricket pitch made by the bowler's foot during the runup.
 * 2)  A hole into which the foot can be wedged to aid in climbing; a foothold.
 * 3)  A foothold.
 * 4) A deep footprint; a hole made by a foot.
 * 1)  A foothold.
 * 2) A deep footprint; a hole made by a foot.