What does stanchion mean?
Definitions for stanchion
ˈstæn ʃənstan·chion
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Princeton's WordNet
stanchionnoun
any vertical post or rod used as a support
Wiktionary
stanchionnoun
A vertical pole, post, or support.
stanchionnoun
A framework of such posts, used to secure or confine cattle.
stanchionverb
To erect stanchions, or equip something with stanchions.
stanchionverb
To confine by means of stanchions, typically used for cattle.
Etymology: estanson, estançon, (Modern French étançon), from estance, from stans, present participle of sto.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Stanchionnoun
A prop; a support.
Etymology: estançon, French.
Wikipedia
Stanchion
A stanchion () is a sturdy upright fixture that provides support for some other object. It can be a permanent fixture.
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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 Dictionary
Stanchionnoun
a prop or support; a piece of timber in the form of a stake or post, used for a support or stay
Stanchionnoun
any upright post or beam used as a support, as for the deck, the quarter rails, awnings, etc
Stanchionnoun
a vertical bar for confining cattle in a stall
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 Dictionary
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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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of stanchion in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of stanchion in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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- Stütze, PfostenGerman
- ορθοστάτης, στύλοςGreek
- fostoEsperanto
- puntalSpanish
- aitaus, paalu, tolppaFinnish
- appui, étançonFrench
- oszlopHungarian
- puntello, sostegnoItalian
- スタンション, スタンチョンJapanese
- 기둥Korean
- pastovas, stovasLithuanian
- tokotūMāori
- afsluiting, post, paalDutch
- postePortuguese
- сто́йка, подпо́рка, коло́нна, пи́ллерс, столбRussian
- stolpe, stöttaSwedish
- стійкаUkrainian
- cột chống hai bên sườn tàuVietnamese
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