bridgehead

A noun referring to a position or area that has been secured in enemy territory, often serving as a base for further advance, or a defensive position at the end of a bridge closest to the opposing force.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее позицию или территорию, закреплённую на вражеской территории, часто служащую базой для дальнейшего продвижения, или оборонительную позицию у ближайшего к противнику конца моста.esSustantivo que designa una posición o territorio asegurado en territorio enemigo, que a menudo sirve como base para un avance posterior, o una posición defensiva en el extremo de un puente más cercano al enemigo.frPosition ou territoire établi sur le terrain ennemi, servant souvent de base pour une avancée ultérieure, ou position défensive située près de l'extrémité d'un pont côté adverse.deSubstantiv, das eine Stellung oder ein Gebiet auf feindlichem Territorium bezeichnet, häufig als Ausgangsbasis für weiteres Vordringen dienend, oder eine Verteidigungsstellung am dem Gegner zugewandten Ende einer Brücke.ptSubstantivo que designa uma posição ou território conquistado em área inimiga, muitas vezes usado como base para avanços posteriores, ou uma posição defensiva na extremidade de uma ponte mais próxima do adversário.zh在敌方领土上建立并巩固的阵地或区域，通常作为进一步推进的基地；也指桥梁靠近敌方一端的防御工事。arاسم يدل على موضع أو منطقة محصّنة تُقام داخل أرض العدو أو عند الطرف القريب من جسر مواجه للعدو، وتُستخدم قاعدة للانطلاق أو للتقدم أو للدفاع.

1. Military position C1 formal political

   A fortified position established by an army on the enemy's side of a river or other obstacle, intended to protect the crossing of additional troops.

   • The soldiers secured a bridgehead on the far bank of the river.
   • Establishing a bridgehead was crucial for the advance of the main force.
   • The enemy fiercely defended the bridgehead to prevent further incursions.

   ruПлацдармescabeza de puentefrTête de pontdeBrückenkopfptCabeça de pontezh桥头堡arرأس جسر

   Synonyms: beachheadfootholdlodgementtoehold

2. Defensive position C1 formal political

   A defensive post located at the end of a bridge that is closest to the enemy, used to control access and protect the structure.

   • The troops fortified the bridgehead to repel any attack.
   • A small unit was stationed at the bridgehead to guard the crossing.
   • The bridgehead was heavily reinforced with sandbags and artillery.

   ruПредмостное укреплениеesCabeza de puente defensivafrTête de pont défensivedeBrückenkopfptCabeça de pontezh桥头堡arرأس الجسر

• bridgeheads plural form
• bridgeheads' possessive plural form
• bridgehead's possessive singular form