bridgehead
noun
bridge·head
ˈbrij-ˌhed 
1
a
: a fortification protecting the end of a bridge nearest an enemy
b
: an area around the end of a bridge
2
: an advanced position seized in hostile territory
Examples of bridgehead in a Sentence
established a bridgehead on the beach before beginning the land invasion
Recent Examples on the Web
Setting up manufacturing in Italy would be a big win for China’s auto industry, which sees Italy as a strategically positioned bridgehead from which to push further into European, African, and Middle Eastern markets.
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Mary Hui, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2024
Hungary is seen as an important bridgehead of Chinese manufacturing capacity in Europe.
—Mary Hui, Quartz, 26 Feb. 2024
In early October, Ukrainian marines motored across the Dnipro and, in a series of daring infantry actions, established Ukraine’s first enduring bridgehead on the far side of the river.
—David Axe, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
Now the marines are fighting to expand that bridgehead.
—David Axe, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
Over the past month, Ukrainian marines appear to have successfully established a modest bridgehead, securing positions on the east bank along the settlement of Krynky.
—Serhii Korolchuk, Washington Post, 14 Nov. 2023
There is no indication Ukraine has established a secure bridgehead, and some military analysts are skeptical that Kyiv would undertake such an effort.
—Marc Santora, New York Times, 20 Oct. 2023
The British military intelligence agency said that the Ukrainians have managed to hold a small bridgehead across the river since early June.
—Marc Santora, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2023
The Sherman’s finest hour came during the breakout from the Normandy bridgehead in July 1944.
—Popular Mechanics, 17 Aug. 2023
Mary Hui, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2024
Hungary is seen as an important bridgehead of Chinese manufacturing capacity in Europe.
—Mary Hui, Quartz, 26 Feb. 2024
In early October, Ukrainian marines motored across the Dnipro and, in a series of daring infantry actions, established Ukraine’s first enduring bridgehead on the far side of the river.
—David Axe, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
Now the marines are fighting to expand that bridgehead.
—David Axe, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
Over the past month, Ukrainian marines appear to have successfully established a modest bridgehead, securing positions on the east bank along the settlement of Krynky.
—Serhii Korolchuk, Washington Post, 14 Nov. 2023
There is no indication Ukraine has established a secure bridgehead, and some military analysts are skeptical that Kyiv would undertake such an effort.
—Marc Santora, New York Times, 20 Oct. 2023
The British military intelligence agency said that the Ukrainians have managed to hold a small bridgehead across the river since early June.
—Marc Santora, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2023
The Sherman’s finest hour came during the breakout from the Normandy bridgehead in July 1944.
—Popular Mechanics, 17 Aug. 2023
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“Bridgehead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bridgehead. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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bridgehead
noun
bridge·head
ˈbrij-ˌhed
: a position seized in enemy territory as a place to begin a further advance
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