bridgehead

bridgehead has 3 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 10.

Definitions

• 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.
• n.. a defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy
• n.. 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"