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bridgehead
[ brij-hed ]
noun
- a position held or to be gained on the enemy side of a river, defile, or other obstacle, to cover the crossing of friendly troops.
- any position gained that can be used as a foothold for further advancement; beachhead.
- a defensive work covering or protecting the end of a bridge toward the enemy.
bridgehead
/ ˈbrɪdʒˌhɛd /
noun
- an area of ground secured or to be taken on the enemy's side of an obstacle, esp a defended river
- a fortified or defensive position at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy
- an advantageous position gained for future expansion
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Word History and Origins
Origin of bridgehead1
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Example Sentences
They then held the bridgehead at Nieuport and the whole western bank of the river.
Nick was wondering how the old genius had accomplished such a feat when a thick black wall dropped across the bridgehead.
They are going to attempt to set up a bridgehead on British soil.
Miss Norman: Will you do me the honour to meet me at the bridgehead at half-past nine—practically at once?
Even so the Austrian advance continued, while a bridgehead was secured across the Piave at Zenson.
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