bollard

  1. Noun.  (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. Noun.  A similar post preventing vehicle access to a pedestrian area, to delineate traffic lanes, or used for security purposes.

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