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1. (n.) bridgehead
a position secured on the enemy side of a river or other obstacle to cover the crossing of friendly troops.
2. bridgehead
any position gained that can be used as a foothold for further advancement.
3. bridgehead
a defensive work protecting the end of a bridge toward the enemy.
Etymology: (1805–15)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) bridgehead, foothold
an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
"an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines"; "the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar"
2. (noun) bridgehead
a defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) bridgehead
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
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Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms |
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1. bridgehead
An area of ground held or to be gained on the enemy
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