bol·lard
/ˈbälərd/
noun
- a short, thick post on the deck of a ship or on a wharf, to which a ship's rope may be secured.
- a short post used to divert traffic from an area or road.
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Apr 12, 2024 · The meaning of BOLLARD is a post of metal or wood on a wharf around which to fasten mooring lines.
Bollard
A bollard is a sturdy, short, vertical post. The term originally referred to a post on a ship or quay used principally for mooring boats. It now also refers to posts installed to control road traffic and posts designed to prevent automotive... Wikipedia
Bollard definition: 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 thick, low post, usually of iron or steel, mounted on a wharf or the like, to which mooring lines from vessels are attached.
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Noun edit · (nautical) A strong vertical post of timber or iron, fixed to the ground and/or on the deck of a ship, to which the ship's mooring lines etc are ...
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