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beachhead

/'b/i//tS/,h/E/d/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a bridgehead on the enemy's shoreline seized by an amphibious operation

    noun.location

    Examples
    The Germans were desperately trying to contain the Anzio beachhead.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments

    noun.act

    Examples
    The town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors.
    Synonyms foothold

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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