STANCHION


Meaning of STANCHION in English

stan ‧ chion /ˈstæntʃən, ˈstɑːn- $ ˈstæn-/ BrE AmE noun [countable]

[ Date: 1400-1500 ; Language: Old French ; Origin: estanchon , from estance ; ⇨ ↑ stance ]

a strong upright bar used to support something

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