beachhead.
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
Meaning & usage
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
A coastal landing place.
An initial success that ensures the possibility of further advances in a project; a foothold.
Where this word comes from
From beach + head.
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