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Bridgehead

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies

Framework senses

Wordset Dictionary2 sensesview framework →
§1
a defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy
§2
an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies