stanchion

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Etymology

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

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Noun

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stanchion (plural stanchions)

Stanchions supporting velvet rope
  1. A vertical pole, post, or support.
  2. A framework of such posts, used to secure or confine cattle.

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Verb

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stanchion (third-person singular simple present stanchions, present participle stanchioning, simple past and past participle stanchioned)

  1. To erect stanchions, or equip something with stanchions.
  2. To confine by means of stanchions, typically used for cattle.

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