bridge
head
Plural
bridgeheads
1
an area in hostile territory captured and secured as a foothold for further troops and supplies
- The army established a bridgehead on the far side of the river.
- Reinforcements were sent to the bridgehead to strengthen its defenses.
- The bridgehead served as a staging area for the next offensive.
- Soldiers dug trenches around the bridgehead to protect against counterattacks.
- Securing the bridgehead allowed the army to advance inland.
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a defensive position at the end of a bridge closest to the enemy
- The defenders held the bridgehead to prevent enemy forces from crossing.
- Cannons were positioned at the bridgehead for maximum coverage.
- The bridgehead was reinforced with barricades and soldiers.
- Engineers maintained the bridgehead to secure the bridge itself.
- The enemy attempted to overrun the bridgehead but failed.