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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBridgehead
/ˈbrɪdʒ.hɛd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A secure position established on the enemy's side of a river or other obstacle, from which further operations can be conducted.
"The troops established a bridgehead to launch their offensive." - 2
A foothold or stronghold in a strategic location.
"The company set up a bridgehead in the market to expand its influence."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'bridgehead' originates from the combination of 'bridge' and 'head', where 'bridge' comes from Old English 'brycg', meaning a structure for crossing water, and 'head' from Old English 'heafod', meaning the top or front. Historically, it referred to a fortified position established on the enemy's side of a river or obstacle during military operations.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Bridgehead" is said worldwide
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tête de pont
Transliteration: tête de pont
"Les troupes ont établi une tête de pont pour avancer."
Brückenkopf
Transliteration: Brückenkopf
"Die Truppen errichteten einen Brückenkopf, um ihre Offensive zu starten."
testa di ponte
Transliteration: testa di ponte
"Le truppe hanno stabilito una testa di ponte per avanzare."
cabeza de puente
Transliteration: cabeza de puente
"Las tropas establecieron una cabeza de puente para avanzar."
cabeça de ponte
Transliteration: cabeça de ponte
"As tropas estabeleceram uma cabeça de ponte para avançar."
पुल का सिर
Transliteration: pul ka sir
"सेना ने आगे बढ़ने के लिए पुल का सिर स्थापित किया।"
桥头堡
Transliteration: qiáo tóu bǎo
"部队建立了桥头堡以便进攻。"
교두보
Transliteration: gyodubo
"군대는 공격을 위해 교두보를 세웠습니다."
橋頭堡
Transliteration: kyōtōba
"部隊は攻撃のために橋頭堡を設置しました。"
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