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English to English noun
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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
the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar
source: wordnet30
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a defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy | | source: wordnet30
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A fortification commanding the extremity of a bridge nearest the enemy, to insure the preservation and usefulness of the bridge, and prevent the enemy from crossing; a tête-de-pont. | | source: webster1913
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