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Definition of bridgehead noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

bridgehead

noun
 
/ˈbrɪdʒhed/
 
/ˈbrɪdʒhed/
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  1. a strong position that an army has captured in enemy land, from which it can go forward or attack the enemyTopics War and conflictc2
  2. [usually singular] a good position from which to make progress
    • This agreement will be a bridgehead for further talks.
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