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

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Example Sentences

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toll bar

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 Madeline Leslie

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

From Russia in 1919 by Arthur Ransome

Past where, not so very long ago, the toll bar used to stand, though there is no memorial of its presence now.

From A Hero of Romance by Richard Marsh

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

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 Alexander Sutherland Neill

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