1. a short, thick post used to control or direct vehicular traffic
2. a strong post on a ship or dock used for securing ropes
Usage: nautical

Examples

• The parking lot had bollards to prevent cars from driving onto the sidewalk.
• Metal bollards lined the entrance to the pedestrian area.
• The sailor tied the rope around the bollard on the dock.
• Concrete bollards protected the building from vehicle access.
• The ship was secured to the pier using several bollards.
• Decorative bollards marked the boundary of the plaza.