beachhead

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Synonyms: beach head, beach-head, beached, beakhead, blackhead, beachwear, beachy head, beachheads, backhead, beak-head, beach read

Antonyms: beach head, beach-head, beached, beakhead, blackhead, beachwear, beachy head, beachheads, backhead, beak-head, beach read

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|military}} An [[area]] of [[hostile]] [[territory]] (especially on a [[beach]]) that, when [[captured]], serves for the continuous [[landing]] (or movement into position) of further [[troops]] and [[material]]
2. {{lb|en|by extension}} A coastal landing place.
3. {{lb|en|by extension}} An [[initial]] success that ensures the possibility of further advances in a project; a [[foothold]].

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