bollard
English
/ˈbɒləɹd/, /ˈbɒlɑːd/
noun
Definitions
- (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.
- A similar post preventing vehicle access to a pedestrian area, to delineate traffic lanes, or used for security purposes.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English bollard, bole (tree trunk, trunk) affix from English bole (tree trunk).
Origin
English
bole
Gloss
tree trunk
Concept
Semantic Field
Agriculture and vegetation
Ontological Category
Person/Thing
Kanji
幹