BEACHHEADS Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word beachheads. (close relations)
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| anchorages | nounn | |||||
noun • a city in south central Alaska • a fee for anchoring • place for vessels to anchor • the act of anchoring • the condition of being secured to a base • the provision of a sense of security or steadfastness | ||||||
| bridgeheads | 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 | ||||||
| footholds | 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 | ||||||
| outposts | nounn | |||||
noun • a station in a remote or sparsely populated location • a settlement on the frontier of civilization • a military post stationed at a distance from the main body of troops | ||||||
| strongholds | nounn | |||||
noun • a strongly fortified defensive structure | ||||||
| toeholds | 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 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
