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stanchion

 

[ หˆstรฆnสงษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

supporting structure

A stanchion is a vertical bar or post that provides support or serves as a barrier.

Synonyms

column, pillar, post

Examples of usage

  • The stanchions on the ship's deck helped to keep passengers safe.
  • The concert crowd was separated by metal stanchions.
Context #2 | Noun

equipment

In the context of equipment, a stanchion refers to a support or bracket for a railing or barrier.

Synonyms

brace, prop, support

Examples of usage

  • The stanchions on the boat's railing were sturdy and reliable.
  • The event organizers installed stanchions to guide the crowd.

Translations

Translations of the word "stanchion" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น poste

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคคเค‚เคญ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pfosten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tiang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะพะฒะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sล‚up

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ”ฏๆŸฑ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท poteau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ poste

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท direk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ๋‘ฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุนุงู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sloup

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stฤบp

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŸฑๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stebriฤek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรถng

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐา“ะฐะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ•แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dirษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ poste

Etymology

The word 'stanchion' originated in the late 16th century, derived from the Old French word 'estanchon' meaning 'prop or support'. It has been used to describe vertical supports or posts in various contexts throughout history, particularly in maritime and construction settings.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,441 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.