BRIDGEHEAD
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Bridgehead.
Bridgehead - as a noun
An area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
Example: "An attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
footholdHypernyms (Closely Related)
combat areacombat zoneHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy
Example Sentences
"The army established a bridgehead on the enemy's territory."
"The soldiers fortified the bridgehead to defend against an enemy attack."
"Our objective is to secure a bridgehead across the river."
"The general ordered the troops to hold their bridgehead at all costs."
"They launched a surprise assault on the enemy's bridgehead."
Word Game Points
Is BRIDGEHEAD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bridgehead is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BRIDGEHEAD has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is BRIDGEHEAD a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bridgehead is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBRIDGEHEAD has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is BRIDGEHEAD a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bridgehead is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBRIDGEHEAD has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
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