A bridge of rafts or beams of timber lying on the surface of the water.

A suspension bridge suspended on chains.

A platform used to access theatrical scenery in order to paint it.

suspension bridge

plural of bright soliton

(US, idiomatic, often in proverbial form) To create one's own fate, as a result of one's chosen character and actions; to experience the appropriate consequences of one's behavior.

(historical) A royal mandate ordering collections to be made in chapels for building churches, etc.

A bridge across the River Thames between the City of London and Southwark. The first bridge was probably built in Roman times.

(poetic) Shining brightly like gold.

(idiomatic) To anticipate dealing with a problem or situation by acting in a manner that alienates or cuts ties with others.