Definition

A strong post used to secure ropes on a ship or to block vehicles from entering a specific area.

Example

The city installed new bollards to prevent cars from driving onto the sidewalk.

Conversation

Have you noticed those new bollards they installed downtown?

Yeah, they really help keep the pedestrians safe from traffic.

I wonder if they'll add more of those bollards in other areas too.

I hope so! They seem like a smart way to manage traffic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bollard → The word 'bollard' originates from the Middle English 'bollard' (meaning a post or a stout pole), which is derived from the Old French 'bolard' (meaning a stout post). It refers to a strong post used to moor boats or as a traffic barrier.

Memory Tip

Picture a strong post used to tie up boats — that's what a bollard is, derived from the Old French word for a stout post.

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