Beachhead: meaning, definitions and examples
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beachhead
[ ˈbiːtʃhɛd ]
military
A beachhead is a temporary line created when a military unit lands and secures a beach for further troops and supplies to come ashore. It is a crucial strategic point in military operations.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The soldiers successfully established a beachhead on the enemy's shore.
- The marines fought fiercely to expand the beachhead and secure the area for reinforcements.
Translations
Translations of the word "beachhead" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cabeça de praia
🇮🇳 समुद्र तट का सिरा
🇩🇪 Brückenkopf
🇮🇩 kepala pantai
🇺🇦 плацдарм
🇵🇱 przyczółek
🇯🇵 上陸拠点 (じょうりくきょてん)
🇫🇷 tête de pont
🇪🇸 cabeza de playa
🇹🇷 kumsal başı
🇰🇷 해안 거점 (haean geojeom)
🇸🇦 رأس الشاطئ
🇨🇿 předmostí
🇸🇰 predmostie
🇨🇳 滩头堡 (tāntóubǎo)
🇸🇮 mostišče
🇮🇸 landhöfði
🇰🇿 жағалау басы
🇬🇪 სანაპიროს თავი (sanapiro's tavi)
🇦🇿 çimərlik başı
🇲🇽 cabeza de playa
Word origin
The term 'beachhead' originated from military warfare, specifically in amphibious operations where troops land on a beach and secure a position to establish a base for further advancement. The concept dates back to early military strategies and has been a critical element in various historical battles and invasions.
See also: beach, beachbird, beachcomber, beachcombing, beachfront.