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beach•head
Pronunciation: (bēch'hed"), [key]—
n.
1. the area that is the first objective of a military force landing on an enemy shore.
2. a secure initial position that has been gained and can be used for further advancement; foothold:
The company has won a beachhead in the personal computer market. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.