🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

볼라드

Pronunciation / Transliteration: bolladeu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Bollard/ˈbɒl.ərd/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"도시는 보행자 안전을 위해 새로운 볼라드를 설치했습니다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A short, sturdy post used to control traffic or protect pedestrians.

    "The city installed new bollards to enhance pedestrian safety in busy areas."
  2. 2

    A post used for mooring ships or securing ropes.

    "The sailors tied their boat to the bollard at the dock."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'bollard' originates from the late 19th century, derived from the nautical term for a post on a ship or dock used for securing ropes. It has evolved to refer to a short, sturdy post used to control traffic or protect pedestrians.

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