bridgehead (Meaning)
bridgehead (n)
an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
a defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy
bridgehead (n.)
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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of bridgehead
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an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies, a defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the ene
fortress, foothold, center,base, camp, front, station, field,stronghold, beachhead
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The soldiers established a secure bridgehead across the river, marking the beginning of their advance into enemy territory.
Securing the bridgehead was critical to maintaining control over strategic positions in the region.
The commander deployed additional troops to fortify the bridgehead against potential counterattacks.
Scouts were sent ahead to reconnoiter the area surrounding the bridgehead.
