Meaning Of The Word Bridgehead

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bridgehead
countable noun: A bridgehead is a good position which an army has taken in the enemy's territory and from which it can advance or attack.

bridgehead in American English
a fortified place or position established by an attacking force on the enemy's side of a bridge, river, defile, etc.
noun: a position held or to be gained on the enemy side of a river, defile, or other obstacle, to cover the crossing of friendly troops

bridgehead in British English
noun: an area of ground secured or to be taken on the enemy's side of an obstacle, esp a defended river

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