beachhead

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a bridgehead on the enemy's shoreline seized by an amphibious operation
  2. noun an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments

Etymology

From beach + head.

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