Definition of Bridgehead

1. Noun. An area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies. "The only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar"

Exact synonyms: Foothold
Generic synonyms: Combat Area, Combat Zone
Specialized synonyms: Airhead, Beachhead

2. Noun. A defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy.
Generic synonyms: Post, Station

Definition of Bridgehead

1. 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 tête-de-pont.

Definition of Bridgehead

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Medical Definition of Bridgehead

1. 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. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bridgehead

bridesmaid
bridesmaid
bridesmaids
bridesman
bridewell
bridewells
bride price
bridge
bridge
bridgeable
bridgeboard
bridged
bridged-T
bridged compounds
bridgehead (current term)
bridgehead (current term)
bridgeheads
bridgeless
Bridgeport
bridgepot
Bridges
Bridget
Bridgetown
bridgetree
bridgework
bridgework
bridgeworks
bridge agent
bridge circuit
bridge corpuscle

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