- 1. n. A fortification commanding the extremity of a bridge nearest the enemy, to insure the preservation and usefulness of the bridge, and prevent the enemy from crossing; a tete-de-pont. Source: opted
- 2. n. an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies Source: wordnet
- 3. n. a defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy Source: wordnet
- 4. A fortification commanding the extremity of a bridge nearest the enemy, to insure the preservation and usefulness of the bridge, and prevent the enemy from crossing; a tête-de-pont. Source: webster
- 5. A fortification commanding the extremity of a bridge nearestthe enemy, to insure the preservation and usefulness of the bridge,and prevent the enemy from crossing; a tête-de-pont. Source: adambom
- 6. n:100 n. an area in hostile territory that has been captured and is held awaiting further troops and supplies n. a defensive post at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy Source: ecdict
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