noun
stanchion
Stanchion (noun) means a vertical pole, post, or support.
noun
1
A vertical pole, post, or support.
2
A framework of such posts, used to secure or confine cattle.
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Etymology
From Old French estanson, estanchon, (Modern French étançon), from estance (“a stay, a prop”), from Latin stāns (“standing”), present participle of stō.
Rhymes for stanchion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of stanchion?
"stanchion" (noun) means a vertical pole, post, or support.
What are the different meanings of stanchion?
"stanchion" has 2 main meanings: 1. A vertical pole, post, or support; 2. A framework of such posts, used to secure or confine cattle.