BridgeheadWordNet Explorer
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noun
the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
noun
an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
Words in this synset: foothold
noun
a military area where combat forces operate
noun
a bridgehead seized by airborne troops
noun
a bridgehead on the enemy's shoreline seized by an amphibious operation