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Meaning of 'bridgehead' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Bridgehead [ n.]
- A fortification commanding the extremity of a bridge nearest the enemy, to insure the preservation and usefulness of the bridge, and prevent the enemy from crossing; a tete-de-pont.

Meaning of 'bridgehead' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . bridgehead [ n]
Meaning (1):
- an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
Example in sentence:
  • an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines;
  • the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar

Nearby Words:

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