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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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