stanchion

Meaning

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.

Synonyms

post

stake

pole

prop

strut

pillar

jamb

column

standard

mullion

support

lintel

shore

buttress

rest

abutment

pedestal

peg

pier

pile

puncheon

purchase

🛍️

scape

sprag

stabilizer

staff

stay

stays

stilt

supporter

tie rod

supporting pillar

support column

brace strut

support stand

buckstay

support pillar

supporting block

supporting column

stand leg

supporting strut

strut rod

prop mainstay

support leg

support post

back

🔙

post column

backing

baluster

bearer

Translations

paal

Stütze

post

appui

poteau

stut

stijl

deurpost

sostegno

étançon

palus

poste

Pfosten

vacerra

poste

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈstænʃən/

Etymology

Cognate with French: étançon

In summary

From Old French estanson, estanchon, (Modern French étançon), from estance (“a stay, a prop”), from Latin stāns (“standing”), present participle of stō.