bollard
Definition from Wiktionary, a free dictionary
Contents |
[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
Origin unknown; perhaps from bole.
[edit] Pronunciation
[edit] Noun
|
Singular |
Plural |
bollard (plural bollards)
- (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 secured
- A similar post preventing vehicle access to a pedestrian area or used for security purposes.
[edit] Translations
post to secure mooring lines
post preventing vehicles from entering pedestrian area
