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station vs bridgehead

bridgehead vs station

station and bridgehead both are nouns.

station is a verb but bridgehead is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
station Yes No Yes No
bridgehead Yes No No No
As nouns, bridgehead is a hyponym of station; that is, bridgehead is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than station:
  • station: the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
  • bridgehead: a defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy
Other hyponyms of station include lookout, observation post, outpost, outstation.
station (noun) bridgehead (noun)
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
the frequency assigned to a broadcasting station a defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy
the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
(nautical) the location to which a ship or fleet is assigned for duty
proper or designated social situation
station (verb) bridgehead (verb)
assign to a station
Difference between station and bridgehead

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