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BEACHHEAD
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Dictionary entry overview: What does beachhead mean?
• BEACHHEAD (noun)
The noun BEACHHEAD has 2 senses:
1. a bridgehead on the enemy's shoreline seized by an amphibious operation
2. an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments
Familiarity information: BEACHHEAD used as a noun is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
A bridgehead on the enemy's shoreline seized by an amphibious operation
Classified under:
Nouns denoting spatial position
Context example:
the Germans were desperately trying to contain the Anzio beachhead
Hypernyms ("beachhead" is a kind of...):
bridgehead; foothold (an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies)
Sense 2
Meaning:
An initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Synonyms:
beachhead; foothold
Context example:
they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market
Hypernyms ("beachhead" is a kind of...):
accomplishment; achievement (the action of accomplishing something)
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