beachhead

noun

Meaning

A fortified position on a beach or shore taken from an enemy, serving as a base for further military operations.

Examples

The infantry established a firm beachhead despite heavy resistance from the coastal defenses.
Supplies began flowing through the newly established beachhead as the main force moved inland.

Synonyms: base, foothold, bridgehead, lodgment

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beachhead

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbiːtʃ.hed/

Definition

A fortified position on a beach or shore taken from an enemy, serving as a base for further military operations.

Examples

The infantry established a firm beachhead despite heavy resistance from the coastal defenses.
Supplies began flowing through the newly established beachhead as the main force moved inland.

How to Use beachhead

establish a beachhead (collocation): To successfully secure a position on a shore. — "The troops managed to establish a beachhead before the storm hit."
secure a beachhead (collocation): To make a captured position safe from enemy counter-attack. — "Securing a beachhead is the first priority in any amphibious landing."

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