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bridgehead vs foothold

foothold vs bridgehead

bridgehead and foothold both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bridgehead Yes No No No
foothold Yes No No No
As nouns, bridgehead and foothold are synonyms defined as:
  • bridgehead and foothold: an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
bridgehead (noun) foothold (noun)
an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments
a defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
Difference between bridgehead and foothold

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