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bollard

English

Etymology

From Middle English bollard, probably from Middle English bole (tree trunk), equivalent to bole +? -ard (pejorative or diminutive suffix).

Pronunciation

  • (rhotic) IPA(key): /?b?l??d/
  • (non-rhotic) IPA(key): /?b?l??d/, /?b?l?d/

Noun

bollard (plural bollards)

  1. (nautical) A strong vertical post of timber or iron, fixed to the ground and/or on the deck of a ship, to which the ship's mooring lines etc are secured.
  2. A similar post preventing vehicle access to a pedestrian area, to delineate traffic lanes, or used for security purposes.

Derived terms

  • bollard condition

Translations

See also

  • (traffic bollard): cone

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timberhead

English

Etymology

timber +? head

Noun

timberhead (plural timberheads)

  1. (nautical) The top end of a timber, rising above the gunwale, and serving for belaying ropes, etc.

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