HyperDic: bridgehead

English > 2 senses of the word bridgehead:
NOUNlocationbridgehead, footholdan area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
locationbridgeheada defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy
bridgehead > pronunciation
Soundsbrih'jhhheh.d
Rhymesabed ... zed: 93 rhymes with ehd...
English > bridgehead: 2 senses > noun 1, location
MeaningAn area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies.
Example"an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines"
Synonymfoothold
NarrowerairheadA bridgehead seized by airborne troops / troops
beachheadA bridgehead on the enemy's shoreline seized by an amphibious operation
Broadercombat zone, combat areaA military area where combat forces operate
Spanishcabeza de playa, cabeza de puente
Catalancap de platja, cap de pont
English > bridgehead: 2 senses > noun 2, location
MeaningA defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy.
Broaderpost, stationThe position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
Spanishcabeza de puente
Catalancap de pont

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