bridgehead

Noun
  1. is a type of: combat area, combat zone - a military area where combat forces operate
    subtypes:
    • airhead - a bridgehead seized by airborne troops
    • beachhead - a bridgehead on the enemy's shoreline seized by an amphibious operation
    same as: foothold
  2. is a type of: post, station - the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand

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