Stanchion
//ˈstænʃən// noun, verb
noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A vertical pole, post, or support.
"The train began to move. Lace walked with it, holding a stanchion."
- 2 any vertical post or rod used as a support wordnet
- 3 A framework of such posts, used to secure or confine cattle.
Verb
- 1 To erect stanchions, or equip something with stanchions.
- 2 To confine by means of stanchions, typically used for cattle.
Example
More examples"The train began to move. Lace walked with it, holding a stanchion."
Etymology
From Old French estanson, estanchon, (Modern French étançon), from estance (“a stay, a prop”), from Latin stāns (“standing”), present participle of stō.
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