Category:Stanchion

Stan"chion, n. Etym: [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.] [written also stanchel.]

1. (arch.)

Defn: a prop or support; a piece of timber in the form of a stake or post, used for a support or stay.

2. (naut.)

Defn: 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.