holards

/ˈhoʊlərdz/
noun
  1. Strong, short posts on a ship or dock used for tying ropes or cables.
    • The sailor wrapped the thick rope around the holard on the dock.
    • Each holard on the pier was painted bright yellow to be easily seen.
    • The ship's crew secured the mooring lines to the heavy iron holards.
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