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Meaning of bridgehead in English
Pronunciation
/ˈbrɪdʒˌhɛd/
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Noun
bridgehead
Definitions
1.
an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
Examples
« an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines »
« the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar »
2.
a defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy