bridgehead (n)
foothold (n)

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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
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Hypernym combat zone, combat area
Hyponym airhead; beachhead
Incoming links
Hyponym combat zone, combat area
Hypernym airhead; beachhead

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