beachhead

Meaning

1. 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. (broadly) A coastal landing place.
3. (broadly) An initial success that ensures the possibility of further advances in a project; a foothold.

Synonyms

bridgehead

foothold

Translations

tête de pont

cabeza de playa

προγεφύρωμα

المربط

stop

رأس جسر ساحلي

bruggehoofd

bruggenhoofd

cabeça-de-ponte

posición establecida

Ausgangsstellung

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈbiːt͡ʃhɛd/

Etymology

From beach + head.