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beachhead — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • beachhead noun A secured area on an enemy shoreline used to bring in more troops and supplies during an invasion.

Senses

beachhead is used for these senses in English:

  • beachhead (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

beachhead — full definition

  1. noun A secured area on an enemy shoreline used to bring in more troops and supplies during an invasion.
  2. noun An initial foothold or early success that makes further progress possible.