A bollard is a short, sturdy post or pole that is usually made of metal or concrete. It is used to control or protect traffic and pedestrian areas by keeping vehicles away. Full definition
One bill, for example, aims to address the Halloween terror attack along the Hudson River bike path by mandating the placement of bollards in front of schools, plazas and busy sidewalks. (nypost.com)
Ideal for use in and outside of food processing plants, the Fusion Tech single pipe bollard is custom designed to live up to the rigorous pace of your work environment and meet all AMI Sanitary Design Principles for meat and poultry processing plants. (ftiinc.org)
For example, outdoor dining areas are now bound by concrete bollards that could stop a swerving car. (nreionline.com)