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Beachhead: meaning, definitions and examples

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beachhead

 

[ ˈbiːtʃhɛd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

bridgehead, foothold

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,033 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.