Bridgehead — synonyms, definition

1. bridgehead (US)

battleground combat sector field front sphere of operations terrain theater

2. bridgehead (Noun)

foothold

bridgehead (Noun) — An area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies. ex. "an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines"

bridgehead (Noun) — A defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy.

combat area combat zone post station airhead beachhead