What does the cryptic crossword clue "With villain seen at Parliament, shelter on bridge (10)" mean?

The definition is "shelter on bridge". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). W (synonym="W") + HEEL (synonym="villain") + HOUSE (synonym="Parliament") = WHEELHOUSE; definition: "shelter on bridge" The answer is WHEELHOUSE.

With villain seen at Parliament, shelter on bridge (10)

Times Cryptic #27897 | 11 Across | 2021-02-10 flower

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