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Meaning of word beachhead from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.
beachhead noun
Meaning : A bridgehead on the enemy's shoreline seized by an amphibious operation.
Example :
The Germans were desperately trying to contain the Anzio beachhead.
Meaning : An initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments.
Example :
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
