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- [beech-hed]
- /ˈbitʃˌhɛd/
- /ˈbiːtʃ.hed/
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- [beech-hed]
- /ˈbitʃˌhɛd/
Definitions of beachhead word
- countable noun beachhead A beachhead is an area of land next to the sea or a river where an attacking force has taken control and can prepare to advance further inland. 3
- noun beachhead an area on a beach that has been captured from the enemy and on which troops and equipment are landed 3
- noun beachhead the object of an amphibious operation 3
- noun beachhead a position established by invading troops on an enemy shore 3
- noun beachhead a position gained as a secure starting point for any action; foothold 3
- noun beachhead the area that is the first objective of a military force landing on an enemy shore. 1
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Origin of beachhead
First appearance:
before 1935 One of the 8% newest English words
First recorded in 1935-40; beach + head
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Parts of speech for Beachhead
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
beachhead popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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