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Word: Beachhead
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Second World War (originally US): formed on the pattern of bridgehead
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbiːtʃhɛd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a defended position on a beach taken from the enemy by landing forces, from which an attack can be launched.
Short Definition:defended position on beach taken from enemy by landing forces
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