noun. A position on an enemy shoreline captured by troops in advance of an invading force.

noun. A first achievement that opens the way for further developments; a foothold.

noun. an area in hostile territory that has been occupied and is held to allow aditional troops and supplies to enter.

noun. An area of hostile territory (especially on a beach) that, when captured, serves for the continuous landing (or movement into position) of further troops and material

noun. an initial success that ensures the possibility of further advances in a project; a foothold

noun. a bridgehead on the enemy's shoreline seized by an amphibious operation

noun. an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments

"The secretary general noted that he is anxious to resume that role and has established what he called a beachhead with his acting special representative, who will be based in Cyprus and available to work in Baghdad."

airhead  bridgehead  railhead  

accomplishment  achievement  bridgehead  foothold  

13-8  PG  all-weather  contaminated-waste  crosswind  

acropolis  advance guard  airhead  avant-garde  bastion