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| bridge·head [ bríj hèd ] (plural bridge·heads) |
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1. military army's position seized in enemy territory: a forward position seized by advancing troops in enemy territory and serving as a basis for further advances
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2. military defensive military position: a fortified position from which troops defend the end of a bridge that is nearest to the enemy
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3. pioneering foothold: a position from which further advancement can be attained
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4. end of bridge: the area immediately surrounding the end of a bridge
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