Meaning of the word beachhead in English
What does beachhead mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
beachhead
US /ˈbiːtʃ.hed/
UK /ˈbiːtʃ.hed/
Noun
1.
an area on a beach that an attacking army has captured and is defending in order to land more soldiers and equipment there
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The troops established a secure beachhead before the main invasion.
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The marines fought hard to secure the beachhead.
2.
an initial success that provides a basis for further advances
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The new product launch created a strong beachhead in the market.
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Their early success provided a crucial beachhead for future expansion.