n08689028
type | n |
lex_filenum | 15 |
def | an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies |
examples | an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar |
Outgoing links | |
Hypernym | combat zone, combat area |
Hyponym | airhead; beachhead |
Incoming links | |
Hyponym | combat zone, combat area |
Hypernym | airhead; beachhead |
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