Wharf post for ropes (7)

I believe the answer is:

bollard

(Other definitions for bollard that I've seen before include "Thick post for mooring" , "Short post barring traffic" , "Roadside post" , "Strong post" , "Post on road or quay" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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