bol‧lard /ˈbɒləd, -lɑːd $ ˈbɑːlərd/ noun [countable]
[Date: 1800-1900; Origin: Probably from bole]

1. British English a short thick post in the street that is used to stop traffic entering an area or to show a junction more clearly

2. a thick stone or metal post used for tying ships to when they are in port

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