Simple Definition of bollard

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bollard

noun

plural bollards
1
British : a post that prevents vehicles from going into an area where people can wait in the middle of a road
2
: a post around which a rope may be tied to keep a boat close to land

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“Bollard.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/bollard. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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