Beachhead — synonyms, definition

1. beachhead (Noun)

foothold

beachhead (Noun) — A bridgehead on the enemy's shoreline seized by an amphibious operation. ex. "the Germans were desperately trying to contain the Anzio beachhead"

beachhead (Noun) — An initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments. ex. "the town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors"

accomplishment achievement bridgehead foothold