bridgehead

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noun

1. an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies (Freq. 1)
- an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines
- the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar
• Syn:
foothold
• Hypernyms:
combat zone, combat area
• Hyponyms:
airhead, beachhead
2. a defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy
• Hypernyms:
post, station