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Definition of bollard

bollard

/ˈbɑːl.ɚd/
bol · lard
Plural:bollards
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bollard Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A short, sturdy vertical post installed on a street, sidewalk, or perimeter to guide traffic and prevent vehicles from entering pedestrian areas.

Example

"The city installed steel bollards along the plaza to protect pedestrians from oncoming traffic."

2

A strong, thick vertical post mounted on a ship or a wharf, used for securing mooring lines and ropes.

Example

"The deckhand looped the heavy hawser around the iron bollard on the pier to secure the ferry."

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bolivia
bolivian
boll
bollard
bollix
bollock
bollocks

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the 14th century in Middle English, probably derived from Old Norse 'bolr' (meaning the trunk of a tree, akin to modern English 'bole') combined with the Anglo-French suffix '-ard'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bollard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bollard
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