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bollards noun. The posts that surround grocery stores to prevent thieves from walking off with shopping carts.

Example Citation:
"bollards are an effective 'cartnapping' deterrent, but they anger many older shoppers who prefer to wheel their carts to their cars."

Subject Category:
Culture - General

Posted on March 12, 1997 at 10:02 AM


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