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English noun: beachhead

1. beachhead (location) a bridgehead on the enemy's shoreline seized by an amphibious operation


SamplesThe Germans were desperately trying to contain the Anzio beachhead.


Broader (hypernym)bridgehead, foothold

2. beachhead (act) an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments


SamplesThe town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors.
They are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market.


Synonymsfoothold


Broader (hypernym)accomplishment, achievement









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