noun
wheel stop; parking block; parking curb
A low barrier in a parking space to prevent a car from rolling forward too far.
駐車場の車止めにタイヤが当たった。
The tire hit the parking block.
noun
buffer stop; bumper
A device at the end of a railway track to stop trains. Domain: railway.
線路の終点には車止めが設置されている。
A buffer stop is installed at the end of the track.
noun
wheel chock
A wedge placed against a wheel to prevent a vehicle from rolling, often used during maintenance or on slopes.
トラックの整備中は車止めをかませてください。
Please chock the wheels while servicing the truck.
noun
bollard; vehicle barrier
A sturdy post or barrier to block vehicle entry, often seen at storefronts or pedestrian zones.
歩道の入り口に車止めが立っている。
There are bollards at the entrance to the sidewalk.