Stanchion
Pronunciation: /ˈstæntʃˈaɪˌɑn/
Stanchion (noun)
- A strong pole or post used to support something, like a roof or barrier.
- A device that holds an animal in place, often used in farming.
Examples
- The tent was held up by a sturdy stanchion.
- Workers installed a stanchion to support the bridge.
Common collocations: install a stanchion, sturdy stanchion, metal stanchion, use a stanchion, secure in a stanchion