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beachhead meaning and definition
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Definition of beachhead (noun)
- a bridgehead on the enemy's shoreline seized by an amphibious operation
- "the Germans were desperately trying to contain the Anzio beachhead"
- an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments
- "the town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors"; "they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market"
- synonyms: foothold
Source: Princeton University Wordnet