BOLLARD


Meaning of BOLLARD in English

n. 1 Brit. a short metal, concrete, or plastic post in the road, esp. as part of a traffic island. 2 a short post on a quay or ship for securing a rope.

[ ME perh. f. ON bolr BOLE(1) + -ARD ]

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