Found 3 items, similar to bridgehead.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: bridgehead lompatan
English → English (WordNet) Definition: bridgehead bridgehead n 1: 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” [syn: foothold] 2: a defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy
English → English (gcide) Definition: Bridgehead Bridgehead \Bridge"head`\, n. 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 t[^e]te-de-pont. [1913 Webster]