galloccia — meaning in English

English meaning

• bollard noun A short, strong post fixed to a road or pavement to stop vehicles getting into an area, to mark out traffic lanes, or for security.
• cleat noun A strip of wood or metal fixed across something to make it stronger or hold it in place.

Senses

galloccia is used for these senses in English:

• bitt (nautical) A bollard.
• bollard A similar post preventing vehicle access to a pedestrian area, to delineate traffic lanes, or used for security purposes.
• cleat (nautical) A device to quickly affix a line or rope, and from which it is also easy to release.

bollard — full definition

1. noun A short, strong post fixed to a road or pavement to stop vehicles getting into an area, to mark out traffic lanes, or for security.
2. noun A sturdy post of iron or timber on a quay or ship's deck that ropes are tied round to hold a vessel in place.

cleat — full definition

1. noun A strip of wood or metal fixed across something to make it stronger or hold it in place.
2. noun A long metal strip or bent piece used to hold metal parts firmly together.
3. noun A fitting used to fasten a rope to quickly, and just as easily release it from.
4. noun A raised bump on the sole of a shoe or on a wheel that gives extra grip.

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