bruggenhoofd

Dutch

Alternative forms
  • bruggehoofd (superseded)

Etymology

Compound of brug +‎ -en- +‎ hoofd.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbrʏ.ɣə(n)ˌɦoːft/
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  • Hyphenation: brug‧gen‧hoofd

Noun

bruggenhoofd n (plural bruggenhoofden, diminutive bruggenhoofdje n)

  1. (military) bridgehead, a fortification around the end of a bridge.
  2. (military) bridgehead, an area of ground on the enemy's side of a river or other obstacle, especially one that needs to be taken and defended in order to secure an advance.
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