toll bar

American  

noun

1. a barrier, especially a gate, across a road or bridge, where toll is collected.

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Etymology

Origin of toll bar

First recorded in 1805–15

Example Sentences

The last time she was seen on the road was at a toll bar near St. Ninian’s; the man stopped her, thinking she was a strayed animal, and that some one would claim her.

From Minnie's Pet Lamb by Leslie, Madeline

Arrived at the toll bar of St. Ninians, she was stopped by the toll keeper who supposed her to be a stray sheep.

From Natural History in Anecdote Illustrating the nature, habits, manners and customs of animals, birds, fishes, reptiles, etc., etc., etc. by Various

The Finns lifted their toll bar, and the Finnish officers leading our escort walked solemnly to the middle of the bridge.

From Russia in 1919 by Ransome, Arthur

Weelaweel, we got to the toll bar and I said: 'Maggie, we'll sit doon on the bank for a while.'

From A Dominie in Doubt by Neill, Alexander Sutherland

The bridge, not twenty yards across, has a toll bar at each end, two sentry boxes and two sentries.

From Russia in 1919 by Ransome, Arthur