A short, thick metal post sturdily set in the ground. Bollards are generally used to moor ships at [[dock|docks]], but use of the term has broadened to include similar posts used to control traffic or protect buildings and pedestrians from moving vehicles.

h4. See also
* [[guard rail]]
* [[stanchion]]
* "Wikipedia article":[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bollard]
ボラード