bollard

American  

[bol-erd] / ˈbɒl ərd /

noun

1. Nautical.

   1. a thick, low post, usually of iron or steel, mounted on a wharf or the like, to which mooring lines from vessels are attached.

   2. a small post to which lines are attached.

   3. bitt.

2. British. one of a series of short posts for excluding or diverting motor vehicles from a road, lawn, or the like.

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bollard British  

/ ˈbɒlɑːd, ˈbɒləd /

noun

1. a strong wooden or metal post mounted on a wharf, quay, etc, used for securing mooring lines

2. a small post or marker placed on a kerb or traffic island to make it conspicuous to motorists

3. mountaineering an outcrop of rock or pillar of ice that may be used to belay a rope

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Etymology

Origin of bollard

First recorded in 1835–45; bole ¹ + -ard

Example Sentences

This includes new curve-warning signs, tightened intersections, updated road stripes, safety bollards and rumble strips designed to slow traffic.

From Los Angeles Times

She was accused of driving at the entrance gate and lighting bollard on 25 November that year.

From BBC

Early reviews have been mixed, with US magazine Variety calling season four an "upgrade", while the Guardian says Hemsworth is "as charismatic as a bollard in a wig".

From BBC

Outside, there are bollards and warnings that the public aren't allowed in.

From BBC

Some have suggested adding additional bollards, but the large concrete barriers could turn a high-speed crash into a fatal incident.

From Los Angeles Times