stanchion Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun any vertical post or rod used as a support

WordNet

Stan"chion noun
Etymology
OF. estanson, estançon, F. étançon, from OF. estance a stay, a prop, from L. stans, stantis, standing, p.pr. of stare to stand. See Stand, and cf. Stanza.
Definitions
  1. (Arch.) A prop or support; a piece of timber in the form of a stake or post, used for a support or stay.
  2. (Naut.) Any upright post or beam used as a support, as for the deck, the quarter rails, awnings, etc.
  3. A vertical bar for confining cattle in a stall.

Webster 1913