单词 | bridgehead |
释义 | bridgehead /brij"hed'/, n. 1. a position held or to be gained on the enemy side of a river, defile, or other obstacle, to cover the crossing of friendly troops. 2. any position gained that can be used as a foothold for further advancement; beachhead. 3. a defensive work covering or protecting the end of a bridge toward the enemy. [1805-15; BRIDGE1 + HEAD] |
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