bollard

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Synonyms: pollard, collard, lollard, billard, ballard, bullard, bolland, dollard, bolyard, bellard, wollard

Antonyms: pollard, collard, lollard, billard, ballard, bullard, bolland, dollard, bolyard, bellard, wollard

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|nautical}} A strong vertical [[post]] of [[timber]] or [[iron]], fixed to a [[wharf]], [[dock#Noun|dock]]{{,}} or the [[deck#Noun|deck]] of a [[ship#Noun|ship]], to which the ship's [[mooring line]]s or [[towline]]s are secured.
2. A similar post preventing vehicle access to a [[pedestrian]] area, to delineate traffic lanes, or used for security purposes.

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