Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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foothold | Yes | No | No | No |
bridgehead | Yes | No | No | No |
foothold (noun) | bridgehead (noun) |
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an initial accomplishment that opens the way for further developments | an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies |
a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing | 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 |