Word: bridgehead
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: bridge
head
Definition: 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.
Morphemes:
Affix: bridge
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A construction spanning a waterway, ravine, or valley from an elevated height, allowing for the passage of vehicles, pedestrians, trains, etc.
Affix: -head
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to create nouns indicating a state, similar to the suffix -hood.