bridgehead
bridge
ˈbrɪʤ
brij
head
ˌhɛd
hed
British pronunciation
/ˈbrɪd‌ʒˌhɛd/

Definitie en betekenis van "bridgehead"in het Engels

01

an area in hostile territory captured and secured as a foothold for further troops and supplies

example
Voorbeelden
The bridgehead served as a staging area for the next offensive.
02

a defensive position at the end of a bridge closest to the enemy

example
Voorbeelden
The bridgehead was reinforced with barricades and soldiers.
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