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bollard

/ˈbɒl.ɑːd/

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noun

/ˈbɒl.ɑːd/C1formal
  • ruПрочный короткий вертикальный столб, обычно расположенный на причале, пирсе или судне, используемый для крепления швартовых канатов или тросов.

A strong, short vertical post, typically found on a wharf, quay, or ship, used for securing mooring lines or cables.

  1. Mooring postB2formal

    A strong, short vertical post on a ship, wharf, or quay used for securing mooring lines.

    ruШвартовная тумба

    • The sailor tied the rope around the bollard on the dock.
    • The ship's crew secured the vessel to the bollards.
    • Heavy bollards are used to hold large ships in place.

    Synonymsbitt

  2. Traffic barrierB2formal

    A short, sturdy post used to control or restrict vehicle access to a pedestrian area.

    ruБоллард

    • The city installed bollards to prevent cars from entering the plaza.
    • A row of bollards separated the bike lane from the road.
    • The bollard was painted bright yellow for visibility.

    Synonymspilingpillarpoststanchion

Forms
  • bollards plural form
  • bollards' possessive plural form
  • bollard's possessive singular form