Nomen

der Poller

bollard, mooring post

Ein Poller blockiert die Einfahrt.

A bollard is blocking the entrance.

Das Schiff wurde am Poller festgemacht.

The ship was tied to the mooring post.

to drive into a bollard Das Auto ist gegen einen Poller gefahren.

to tie sth. to a bollard Das Boot wurde am Poller festgemacht.

Pfahl (stake), Stütze (support)

From Middle Low German 'polle' meaning 'top' or 'head', related to the idea of a post with a head.

Think of a 'pole' that is strong'er'. It's a sturdy post used to block traffic or moor ships.

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