Bollard

noun

/ˈbɒlɑːd/

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounA strong vertical post of timber or iron, fixed to the ground and/or on the deck of a ship, to which the ship's mooring lines etc are secured.

2.nounA similar post preventing vehicle access to a pedestrian area, to delineate traffic lanes, or used for security purposes.

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