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

plural of December bride

(Australia) A notional object put forward as an explanation when asked about something one does not want to tell.

(rail transport, US) A structure built over railroad tracks on which signals are mounted. / (nautical) An open platform by the navigating bridge of a warship for the use of signalmen.

plural of bridge strike

A village in Renfrewshire council area, Scotland, United Kingdom (OS grid ref NS3865)

An instance of a vehicle or ship colliding with a bridge; most strikes by vehicles are by those which are too high to pass under a low overbridge.

A small town in Perth and Kinross council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NO1318).

A village in Highland council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NN2281).

A village in Argyll and Bute council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NN2939).