bollard

[ bol-erd ]

noun

1. Nautical.
   1. a thick, low post, usually of iron or steel, mounted on a wharf or the like, to which mooring lines from vessels are attached.
   2. a small post to which lines are attached.
   3. bitt ( def 1 ).
2. British. one of a series of short posts for excluding or diverting motor vehicles from a road, lawn, or the like.

bollard

/ ˈbɒlɑːd; ˈbɒləd /

noun

1. a strong wooden or metal post mounted on a wharf, quay, etc, used for securing mooring lines
2. a small post or marker placed on a kerb or traffic island to make it conspicuous to motorists
3. mountaineering an outcrop of rock or pillar of ice that may be used to belay a rope

Word History and Origins

Origin of bollard¹

First recorded in 1835–45; bole ¹ + -ard

Word History and Origins

Origin of bollard¹

C14: perhaps from bole ¹+ -ard

Example Sentences

The safety car in Miami was caused by Max Verstappen dislodging a bollard as he began to struggle with his car.

From BBC

Mr Roberts, a father of two who has lived in Corstorphine for 32 years, said the wider pavements now had more clutter and bollards on them, and that this defeated the purpose of the scheme.

From BBC

There are now bollards in front of the shop to block any future ramming attempts and the store puts its guns away each night and is considering hiring a security guard, Geurts said.

From Los Angeles Times

On a recent day, Bioblitz volunteers scrutinized a bright yellow blooming carpet of common Goldfields, a sharp contrast to the imposing steel bollards of the border wall topped with rolls of razor wire.

From Seattle Times

At about 9:30 p.m., he drove the truck into metal bollards near Lafayette Square, in front of the White House, sending nearby pedestrians running.

From New York Times