Stanchions

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of stanchion form-of, plural

    "One minute's surprise, and a dark shadow appeared at the window. A strong grasp forced aside the iron stanchions—a tall slight figure sprang into the room."

Verb
  1. 1
    third-person singular simple present indicative of stanchion form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

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balusterbalustradebanisterbasebuttresscaryatid

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"One minute's surprise, and a dark shadow appeared at the window. A strong grasp forced aside the iron stanchions—a tall slight figure sprang into the room."

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