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• bruggehoofd (superseded)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.

Related terms

• landhoofd
• strandhoofd