What does bridgehead mean?
Bridgehead means An area around the end of a bridge..
Bridgehead
/ˈbɹɪd͡ʒhɛd/ · noun
Meaning
An area around the end of a bridge..
Definitions by Sense
- An area around the end of a bridge.
- (military) A fortification around the end of a bridge.
- (military) An area of ground on the enemy's side of a river or other obstacle, especially one that needs to be taken and defended in order to secure an advance.
- (physical chemistry) Either of the two atoms in different parts of a molecule that are connected by a bridge of two or more other atoms
Example Sentences
He believed the invasion would happen elsewhere and it wasn't until late in the afternoon and long after the Allied forces had established a bridgehead that Hitler was convinced of the need to do something.
Synonyms for bridgehead
Antonyms for bridgehead
Related Words
Word Forms
- bridgeheads
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for bridgehead?
Common synonyms include foothold, beachhead.
What is the opposite of bridgehead?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use bridgehead in a sentence?
He believed the invasion would happen elsewhere and it wasn't until late in the afternoon and long after the Allied forces had established a bridgehead that Hitler was convinced of the need to do something.
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