Definition of Bridgehead
Bridgehead
bridge·head
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(noun)
a fortification acting as a strategically important area of ground protecting the end of a bridge nearest an enemy that is controlled by an army;
e.g. Bridgeheads are usually only active for a few days as the invading forces are either thrown back or the bridgehead is expanded to create a temporary defensive work
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