Definition of beachhead

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  • beachhead is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 20
  • beachhead is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 20
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Definition of beachhead

  • an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments (noun)

    Examples

    1. the town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors

    Synonyms

    1. foothold
  • a bridgehead on the enemy's shoreline seized by an amphibious operation (noun)

    Examples

    1. the Germans were desperately trying to contain the Anzio beachhead

See definition of beachhead in Merriam Webster