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British. one of a series of short posts for excluding or diverting motor vehicles from a road, lawn, or the like.
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bollard (ˈbɒlɑːd, ˈbɒləd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| 1. | a strong wooden or metal post mounted on a wharf, quay, etc, used for securing mooring lines |
| 2. | (Brit) 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 |
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bollard
1844, originally a post for fixing mooring ropes; since 1948, usually a traffic control device; probably from bole (q.v.) + suffix -ard.
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Example sentences
Either a pump island curb or bollard is recommended for the protections of dispensing units.
The wood bollard shall be field cut to the proper length and shaped as detailed on the plans.
If more than one bollard is needed, install an odd number.
Interior surface of post cap in contact with the bollard shall be coated with epoxy, prior to being wedged in place.
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