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Noun
/ˈbrijˌhed/,
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bridgeheads, plural;
  1. A strong position secured by an army inside enemy territory from which to advance or attack
    • - in the 1970s, academic literary theory established bridgeheads in Britain
  1. 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"
  2. a defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy
  3. (The Bridgeheads) The Bridgeheads is a London-based alternative band, formed in 2007, originating from Slovakia (Central Europe), although they described themselves as “expressionism”. ...
  4. Carbon on a ring where other carbons are attached in a link across the ring.
  5. the position secured on the enemy side of a CHOKE POINT or other obstacle, so as to cover the crossing or advancement of friendly elements toward a further objective; see WAY POINT, PHASE LINE, AIMPOINT; compare AIRHEAD, BEACHHEAD. ...
  6. (JP 1-02) - An area of ground held or to be gained on the enemy's side of an obstacle. (Army) - In river crossing operations, an area on the enemy's side of the water obstacle that is large enough to accommodate the majority of the crossing force, has adequate terrain to permit defense of the ...