English noun: beachhead | |||
1. | beachhead (location) a bridgehead on the enemy's shoreline seized by an amphibious operation | ||
Samples | The 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 | ||
Samples | 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 | ||
Broader (hypernym) | accomplishment, achievement | ||