noun
bridgehead
Bridgehead (noun) means an area around the end of a bridge.
noun
1
An area around the end of a bridge.
2
A fortification around the end of a bridge.
3
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.
4
Either of the two atoms in different parts of a molecule that are connected by a bridge of two or more other atoms
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Etymology
Calque of French tête de pont, equivalent to bridge + head.
Rhymes for bridgehead
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What is the meaning of bridgehead?
"bridgehead" (noun) means an area around the end of a bridge.
What are the different meanings of bridgehead?
"bridgehead" has 3 main meanings: 1. An area around the end of a bridge; 2. A fortification around the end of a bridge; 3. 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.