eng: bridgehead

Information
has URI	http://lexvo.org/id/term/eng/bridgehead

Meaning
means	(noun) an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies; "an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines"; "the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar" bridgehead, foothold
means	(noun) a defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy bridgehead