Definition: an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments
Usage: the town became a beachhead in the campaign to ban smoking outdoors; they are presently attempting to gain a foothold in the Russian market
Similar words: accomplishment, achievement
Definition: the action of accomplishing something
Definition: a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
Similar words: support
Definition: any device that bears the weight of another thing
Usage: there was no place to attach supports for a shelf
Synonyms: bridgehead, foothold
Definition: an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
Usage: an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines; the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar
Similar words: combat area, combat zone
Definition: a military area where combat forces operate