BEACHHEAD


Meaning of BEACHHEAD in English

/beech"hed'/ , n.

1. the area that is the first objective of a military force landing on an enemy shore.

2. a secure initial position that has been gained and can be used for further advancement; foothold: The company has won a beachhead in the personal computer market.

[ 1935-40; BEACH + HEAD ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .