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English noun: bridgehead

1. bridgehead (location) an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies


SamplesAn attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines.
The only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar.


Synonymsfoothold


Broader (hypernym)combat area, combat zone


Narrower (hyponym)airhead, beachhead

2. bridgehead (location) a defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy


Broader (hypernym)post, station









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