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Meaning of beachhead in English
Pronunciation
/ˈbitʃˌhɛd/
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Noun
beachhead
Etymology
Second World War (originally US): formed on the pattern of bridgehead
Definitions
1.
a bridgehead on the enemy's shoreline seized by an amphibious operation
Examples
« the Germans were desperately trying to contain the Anzio beachhead »
2.
an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments
Examples
« the town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors »
« they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market »