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BEACHHEAD
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
An initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments
Example:
they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market
Synonyms:
beachhead; foothold
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Hypernyms ("beachhead" is a kind of...):
accomplishment; achievement (the action of accomplishing something)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A bridgehead on the enemy's shoreline seized by an amphibious operation
Example:
the Germans were desperately trying to contain the Anzio beachhead
Classified under:
Nouns denoting spatial position
Hypernyms ("beachhead" is a kind of...):
bridgehead; foothold (an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies)
