BEACHHEAD Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word beachhead. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BEACHHEAD
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foothold | nounn | |||||||
noun • an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies • a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing • an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments | ||||||||
bridgehead | nounn | |||||||
noun • an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies • a defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy | ||||||||
enclave | nounn | |||||||
noun • an enclosed territory that is culturally distinct from the foreign territory that surrounds it | ||||||||
lodgment | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state or quality of being lodged or fixed even temporarily | ||||||||
toehold | nounn | |||||||
noun • a relatively insignificant position from which future progress might be made • a small foothold used in climbing • a wrestling hold in which the toe is held and the leg is twisted against the joints |