stanchion (Meaning)

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stanchion (n)

any vertical post or rod used as a support

The stanchion provided firm support for the wooden fence, preventing it from collapsing.
The horse was tethered to a metal stanchion in the stable, ensuring it wouldn't wander off.
The traffic control stanchions effectively channeled vehicles into separate lanes, ensuring smooth traffic flow.
The stanchions at the entrance to the building created a barrier to prevent unauthorized access.
The metal stanchions suspended the heavy canvas, creating a temporary shelter from the rain.
The ship's stanchions were essential for supporting the masts and ensuring the vessel's stability.
The stanchions along the dockside provided a secure mooring point for boats.
The concrete stanchions in the parking garage supported the multiple levels of vehicles.
The stanchions at the construction site marked the boundaries of the work zone, preventing trespassers from entering.
The stanchions in the museum held up valuable artifacts, showcasing them securely for public viewing.

any vertical post or rod used as a support

pier,pilaster, column, pillar,post,pedestal, needle, buttress, caryatid, obelisk

No antonyms found.

The stanchion provided firm support for the wooden fence, preventing it from collapsing.

The horse was tethered to a metal stanchion in the stable, ensuring it wouldn't wander off.

The traffic control stanchions effectively channeled vehicles into separate lanes, ensuring smooth traffic flow.

The stanchions at the entrance to the building created a barrier to prevent unauthorized access.