American English pronunciation
How to pronounce bridgehead
IPA transcription: [b'ɹɪdʒ,hɛd]
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Noun
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an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
“an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines”
“the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar”
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a defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy
Usage examples
- He was wounded at Falaise in the breakout from the Normandy bridgehead.