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bridgehead.

An area around the end of a bridge.

10 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbɹɪd͡ʒhɛd/
  1. An area around the end of a bridge.

  2. A fortification around the end of a bridge.

  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. Either of the two atoms in different parts of a molecule that are connected by a bridge of two or more other atoms

    physical
Where this word comes from

Calque of French tête de pont, equivalent to bridge + head.

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