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airhead1

Syllabification: (air·head)
Pronunciation: /ˈe(ə)rˌhed/
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Definition of airhead

noun

Military
  • a base secured in enemy territory where supplies and troops can be received and evacuated by air.

Origin:

World War II: on the pattern of bridgehead

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