a defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy 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
either of the two atoms in different parts of a molecule that are connected by a bridge
an area of ground, on the enemys side of an obstacle such as a bridge, especially one that needs to be taken and defended in order to secure an advance
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"
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 tête-de-pont
A bridgehead is a good position which an army has taken in the enemy's territory and from which it can advance or attack. A bridgehead was established. a strong position far forward in enemy land from which an army can go forward or attack