Beachhead Definition

beachhead
noun
  1. a bridgehead on the enemy's shoreline seized by an amphibious operation; "the Germans were desperately trying to contain the Anzio beachhead"
  2. an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments; "the town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors"; "they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market"

"Beachhead" in song lyrics

See how beachhead is used in real songs:

  • "beachhead 2000"
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