English Explanatory Dictionary

stanchion

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A vertical pole, post, or support.
  2. A framework of such posts, used to secure or confine cattle.
verb
  1. To erect stanchions, or equip something with stanchions.
  2. To confine by means of stanchions, typically used for cattle.

Pronunciation

stănʹshən stänʹshən /ˈstanʃən/ /ˈstɑːnʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-stanchion.wav /ˈstænʃən/

Word forms

stanchion stanchions stanchioning stanchioned

Etymology

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

Derived words

barrack stanchion

Translations

Bulgarian: преграда Czech: ohrazení Dutch: afsluiting Finnish: aitaus German: Gitterstab German: Gitterstangen German: Stand German: Gatter Kashubian: kłonica Polish: kłonica Spanish: barra
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