Meaning of BRIDGEHEAD
| Pronunciation: | | 'brij`hed
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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- [n] a defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy
- [n] an area in hostile territory that has been occupied and is held for further troops and supplies
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BRIDGEHEAD is a 10 letter word that starts with B. |
| | Synonyms: | | beachhead, foothold |
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| | See Also: | | combat zone, post, station | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Bridge"head`\, 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
t[^e]te-de-pont.
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| | Related Terms: | | acropolis, advance guard, airhead, avant-garde, bastion, battle line, beachhead, blockhouse, bunker, castle, citadel, donjon, farthest outpost, fasthold, fastness, first line, forefront, fort, fortress, front, front line, front rank, front-runner, garrison, garrison house, hold, keep, line, martello, martello tower, mote, motte, outguard, outpost, peel, peel tower, pillbox, pioneer, point, post, precursor, railhead, rath, safehold, scout, spearhead, strong point, stronghold, tower, tower of strength, van, vanguard, ward |
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