About The Word Stanchion
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Stanchion
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What's The Definition Of Stanchion?
[n] any vertical post or rod used as a support
Synonyms | Synonyms for Stanchion: Related Terms | Find terms related to Stanchion: See Also | post Stanchion In Webster's Dictionary \Stan"chion\, 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.
2. (Naut.) Any upright post or beam used as a support, as for
the deck, the quarter rails, awnings, etc.
3. A vertical bar for confining cattle in a stall.
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