Dictionary Check: beachhead

"beachhead" is a valid word!

Scrabble 20 points
Words with Friends 20 points

Definition

noun

a bridgehead on the enemy's shoreline seized by an amphibious operation

Example: "the Germans were desperately trying to contain the Anzio beachhead"
noun

an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments

Example: "the town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors"
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