STANCHION

Stanchion

A stanchion is an upright bar or post, often providing support for some other object. They are often not a permanent fixture and can be added or removed when its convenient. They often include those with retractable belts, rope stanchions, wall-mounted barriers, and those with plastic chains.

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stanchion

Noun

  1. A vertical pole, post, or support.
  2. 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.


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