Meaning Of The Word Beachhead

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beachhead
countable noun: A beachhead is an area of land next to the sea or a river where an attacking force has taken control and can prepare to advance further inland.

beachhead in American English
a position established by invading troops on an enemy shore
noun: the area that is the first objective of a military force landing on an enemy shore

beachhead in British English
noun: an area on a beach that has been captured from the enemy and on which troops and equipment are landed

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