Bridgehead
Pronunciation: /ˈbrɪdʒˌhɛd/
Bridgehead (noun)
- A secure area taken by troops to support further attacks or movements.
- A location used as a base for operations or activities.
Examples
- The troops established a bridgehead across the river.
- The project began from a bridgehead of initial research.
Common collocations: secure a bridgehead, defend a bridgehead, establish a bridgehead, launch from a bridgehead