(n) a bridgehead on the enemy's shoreline seized by an amphibious operation, Example:the Germans were desperately trying to contain the Anzio beachhead
(n) an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments, Syn. foothold, Example:the town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors; they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
n. an area in hostile territory that has been occupied and is held to allow aditional troops and supplies to enter. Syn. -- bridgehead, foothold. [ WordNet 1.5 ]