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beachhead: Meaning and Definition of
beach•head
Pronunciation: (bēch'hed"), [key]
— n.
- the area that is the first objective of a military force landing on an enemy shore.
- a secure initial position that has been gained and can be used for further advancement; foothold: The company has won a beachhead in the personal computer market.
See also:
- beachhead (Thesaurus)
