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单词 beachhead
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beachhead

[ beech-hed ]
/ ˈbitʃˌhɛd /

noun

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.

Origin of beachhead

First recorded in 1935–40; beach + head

Words nearby beachhead

beach face, beach flea, beachfront, beach goldenrod, beach grass, beachhead, Beach-la-Mar, beachmaster, beach pea, beach plum, beach ridge
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British Dictionary definitions for beachhead

beachhead
/ (ˈbiːtʃˌhɛd) /

noun military

an area on a beach that has been captured from the enemy and on which troops and equipment are landed
the object of an amphibious operation

Word Origin for beachhead

C20: modelled on bridgehead
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