BRIDGEHEADS
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Bridgeheads.
Bridgeheads - 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 bridgeheads across the river."
"The soldiers defended the bridgeheads from enemy attacks."
"They strategically positioned artillery in the bridgeheads."
"The general ordered reinforcements to hold the bridgeheads."
"The troops successfully expanded their bridgeheads into enemy territory."
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Is BRIDGEHEADS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bridgeheads is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BRIDGEHEADS has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is BRIDGEHEADS a valid Words With Friends word?
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Valid WordBRIDGEHEADS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
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Valid WordBRIDGEHEADS has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.