BEACHHEAD
Scrabble letter values: B3E1A1C3H4H4E1A1D2 = 20
Definition
- noun a bridgehead on the enemy's shoreline seized by an amphibious operation.
- noun an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments. — synonyms: foothold
Examples
- “the Germans were desperately trying to contain the Anzio beachhead”
- “the town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors”
- “they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market”