bol ‧ lard /ˈbɒləd, -lɑːd $ ˈbɑːlərd/ BrE AmE noun [countable]
[ Date: 1800-1900 ; Origin: Probably from bole ]
1 . British English a short thick post in the street that is used to stop traffic entering an area or to show a ↑ junction more clearly
2 . a thick stone or metal post used for tying ships to when they are in port