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1. (n.) stanchion
an upright bar, beam, post, or support, as in a window, stall, or ship.
2. (v.t.) stanchion
to furnish with stanchions.
3. stanchion
to secure by or to a stanchion or stanchions.
Etymology: (1375–1425; late ME stanchon < OF estanchon=estanche (var. of estance prop, support; see stance ) +-on n. suffix)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) stanchion
any vertical post or rod used as a support
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1. (noun) stanchion
a prop or support; a piece of timber in the form of a stake or post, used for a support or stay
2. (noun) stanchion
any upright post or beam used as a support, as for the deck, the quarter rails, awnings, etc
3. (noun) stanchion
a vertical bar for confining cattle in a stall
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