bollard pull en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A method of measuring tug capacity of a tugboat. A measurement of force exerted on an on shore bollard, from a tug line attached to the tugboat pulling away from the bollard at full power.
- (countable, uncountable) The tug rating for a tugboat, established with this method.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bollard pulls | Number=Plur | lexicographic |