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BRIDGEHEADS

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There are 2 meanings of the word Bridgeheads.

Bridgeheads - as a noun

An area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies

Example: "An attempt to secure a bridgehead behind enemy lines"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
foothold15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
combat areacombat zone
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy

Example Sentences

"The army established bridgeheads across the river."
"The soldiers defended the bridgeheads from enemy attacks."
"They strategically positioned artillery in the bridgeheads."
"The general ordered reinforcements to hold the bridgeheads."
"The troops successfully expanded their bridgeheads into enemy territory."
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Word Game Points

Is BRIDGEHEADS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bridgeheads is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BRIDGEHEADS has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is BRIDGEHEADS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bridgeheads is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BRIDGEHEADS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is BRIDGEHEADS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bridgeheads is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BRIDGEHEADS has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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