bollard

Example Sentences

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A few thousand extra pounds on a pickup aren’t going to make or break a properly installed anti-ramming bollard.

From Slate • Jan. 7, 2025

Kara Duffus, a New Jersey–born artist who lives in the neighborhood, stood in the parking lot, a drawing board balanced on a bollard, sketching the Hut in the waning light.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2025

As Cauchi moved onto the escalator, Mr Guerot confronted him at the top, waving a bollard in defence.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2024

That’s about how long it takes to remove the car’s steering wheel club, undo four tire locks and lower a yellow bollard before backing out of his driveway.

From New York Times • Feb. 24, 2024

My own black ship I chose to moor alone on the sea side, using a rock for bollard; and climbed a rocky point to get my bearings.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer