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Words with a similar base: bridgehead

'bridgehead'

[bridgehead.n.01] as in: an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies

Examples:
an attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines
the only foothold left for British troops in Europe was Gibraltar

'bridgehead'

[bridgehead.n.02] as in: a defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy

Origins

					bridgehead (English)
├── -head (English)
│   └── -hede (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── bridge (English)
    ├── brigge (Middle English (1100-1500))
    │   └── brycg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
    └── briggen (Middle English (1100-1500))
        └── brycgian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))