Bridgehead

['brɪdʒhed] or ['brɪdʒhɛd]

Definition

(noun.) a defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy.

(noun.) 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'.

Checker: Micawber--From WordNet

Definition

(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 tete-de-pont.

Typed by Eddie