Found 2 items, similar to stanchion.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: stanchion
stanchion
n : any vertical post or rod used as a support
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Stanchion
Stanchion
\Stan"chion\ (st[a^]n"sh[u^]n; 277), n. [OF. estanson,
estan[,c]on, F. ['e]tan[,c]on, from OF. estance a stay, a
prop, from L. stans, stantis, standing, p. pr. of stare to
stand. See
Stand, and cf.
Stanza.] [Written also
stanchel.]
1. (Arch.) A prop or support; a piece of timber in the form
of a stake or post, used for a support or stay.
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2. (Naut.) Any upright post or beam used as a support, as for
the deck, the quarter rails, awnings, etc.
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3. A vertical bar for confining cattle in a stall.
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