bollard
[bol-erd]
- Nautical.
- a thick, low post, usually of iron or steel, mounted on a wharf or the like, to which mooring lines from vessels are attached.
- a small post to which lines are attached.
- bitt(def 1).
- 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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Origin of bollard
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Examples from the Web for bollard
Contemporary Examples
Carey veered past a bollard, finally crashing into a barricade not far from a guard booth.
Historical Examples
He was propped against a bollard and he was in his shore-going clothes.
The Beach of DreamsH. De Vere Stacpoole
One of the polemen jumped ashore, securing a line to a bollard.
MillenniumEverett B. Cole
“That will show that some one is not far off,” observed Mr Bollard.
The Voyages of the Ranger and CrusaderW.H.G. Kingston
“Call Mr Bollard, and we will see about it,” said Harry, springing to his feet.
The Voyages of the Ranger and CrusaderW.H.G. Kingston
Bollard remarked that he was afraid all the other boats had gone down.
The Voyages of the Ranger and CrusaderW.H.G. Kingston
bollard
- a strong wooden or metal post mounted on a wharf, quay, etc, used for securing mooring lines
- British a small post or marker placed on a kerb or traffic island to make it conspicuous to motorists
- mountaineering an outcrop of rock or pillar of ice that may be used to belay a rope
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Word Origin
C14: perhaps from bole 1 + -ard
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