qiáo​tóu​bǎo

bridgehead

桥头堡 橋頭堡 qiáo​tóu​bǎo
bridgehead
a defensive position or stronghold established to control a bridge or ferry crossing; serves as a base for advancing into enemy territory
bridge tower
an ornamental or functional structure shaped like a fort built at the ends of a bridge
gateway
(metaphorical) a key location or strategic base serving as a starting point for further expansion or access to other regions

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Movie subtitles
0.030 per million appears in 0% of films
Written text
0.863 per million

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