bridgehead

bridge·head

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [brij-hed]
- /ˈbrɪdʒˌhɛd/
- /ˈbrɪdʒ.hed/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [brij-hed]
- /ˈbrɪdʒˌhɛd/

Definitions of bridgehead word

countable noun bridgehead A bridgehead is a good position which an army has taken in the enemy's territory and from which it can advance or attack. 3
noun bridgehead an area of ground secured or to be taken on the enemy's side of an obstacle, esp a defended river 3
noun bridgehead a fortified or defensive position at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy 3
noun bridgehead an advantageous position gained for future expansion 3
noun bridgehead a fortified place or position established by an attacking force on the enemy's side of a bridge, river, defile, etc. 3
noun bridgehead beachhead (sense 2) 3

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Origin of bridgehead

First appearance:

before 1805

One of the 41% newest English words

First recorded in 1805-15; bridge1 + head

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Parts of speech for Bridgehead

noun

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adverb

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preposition

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bridgehead popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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