BEACHHEAD


Meaning of BEACHHEAD in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' b ē ch- ˌ hed

Function: noun

Date: 1940

1 : an area on a hostile shore occupied to secure further landing of troops and supplies

2 : FOOTHOLD

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