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bridgehead

The correct spelling is bridgehead.

How to pronounce bridgehead

noun

IPA: /ˈbɹɪdʒhɛd/

Say it like: Bri-jhee-d

The correct spelling is bridgehead. An area around the end of a bridge.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.An area around the end of a bridge.
  2. 2.A fortification around the end of a bridge.
  3. 3.An area of ground on the enemy's side of a river or other obstacle, especially one that needs to be taken and defended in order to secure an advance.
  4. 4.Either of the two atoms in different parts of a molecule that are connected by a bridge of two or more other atoms

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