bollard
1. [ noun ] (nautical) a strong post (as on a wharf or quay or ship for attaching mooring lines)
Synonyms: bitt
Examples:

"the road was closed to vehicular traffic with bollards"

Related terms: post riding_bitt pier wharf bitthead ship
Similar spelling:   Bolyard
  Boilard
  Bullard
  Bellard
  Ballard