English Explanatory Dictionary

beachhead

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An area of hostile territory (especially on a beach) that, when captured, serves for the continuous landing (or movement into position) of further troops and material
  2. A coastal landing place.
  3. An initial success that ensures the possibility of further advances in a project; a foothold.

Pronunciation

/ˈbiːt͡ʃhɛd/ en-us-beachhead.ogg

Word forms

beachhead beachheads beach head beach-head

Etymology

From beach + head.

Related words

airhead Beachy Head bridgehead railhead
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