word
Beachhead
BEE-chhehd
/ˈbiːˌtʃhɛd/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
beachhead
Dictionary meaning
An initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments.
Examples
- The town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors.
- The Germans were desperately trying to contain the Anzio beachhead.
Synonyms: foothold
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