Definitions for stanchion
ˈstæn ʃənstan·chion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. stanchionnoun

   any vertical post or rod used as a support

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. stanchionnoun

   A vertical pole, post, or support.

2. stanchionnoun

   A framework of such posts, used to secure or confine cattle.

3. stanchionverb

   To erect stanchions, or equip something with stanchions.

4. stanchionverb

   To confine by means of stanchions, typically used for cattle.

5. Etymology: estanson, estançon, (Modern French étançon), from estance, from stans, present participle of sto.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Stanchionnoun

   A prop; a support.

   Etymology: estançon, French.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Stanchion

   A stanchion () is a sturdy upright fixture that provides support for some other object. It can be a permanent fixture.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. stanchion

   A stanchion is an upright bar, post, or frame providing support or serving as a barrier. They are typically seen in various settings such as construction sites, events, queues, or locations where crowd control is necessary. Stanchions can also be parts of a structure such as a bridge, building, or ship, offering essential support.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Stanchionnoun

   a prop or support; a piece of timber in the form of a stake or post, used for a support or stay

2. Stanchionnoun

   any upright post or beam used as a support, as for the deck, the quarter rails, awnings, etc

3. Stanchionnoun

   a vertical bar for confining cattle in a stall

4. Etymology: [OF. estanson, estanon, F. tanon, from OF. estance a stay, a prop, from L. stans, stantis, standing, p. pr. of stare to stand. See Stand, and cf. Stanza.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Stanchion

   stan′shun, n. an upright iron bar of a window or screen: (naut.) an upright beam used as a support.—v.t. to fasten by means of or to a stanchion.—A Scotch form is Stan′chel. [O. Fr. estançon—estancer, to stop, estance—Low L. stantia—L. stāre, to stand.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of stanchion in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of stanchion in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=stanchion
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Stanchion
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=stanchion
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanchion
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stanchion
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=stanchion