BOLLARD


Meaning of BOLLARD in English

[ 'bɒlα:d , -ləd ]

■ noun

1》 Brit. a short post used to prevent traffic from entering an area.

2》 a short post on a ship or quayside for securing a rope.

Origin

ME: perh. from ON bolr (see bole 1 ) + -ard .

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