bruggenhoofd

Definitions of bruggenhoofd
  1. noun
    a defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy
    synonyms: bruggehoofd, landhoofd, walhoofd
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    type of:
    boerderij, post, schapenfokkerij, station, stationsgebouw, wachtpost
    the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
  2. noun
    an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies
    synonyms: bruggehoofd
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    type of:
    gevechtszone
    a military area where combat forces operate
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