stanchion

Meanings

• noun

  A vertical post or pillar used to support a structure, such as a fence, bridge, or mast.

  - "The stanchions of the bridge were inspected regularly to ensure their stability."
  - "The crowd pushed against the stanchions of the barricade, trying to get closer to the stage."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stanchion
anchion , canion , chanson

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Variants

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stanchion , stanchioned , stanchions

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Old French word 'estanchon', meaning 'stopper' or 'stemmer'.

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Trivia

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1. Stanchions were used in ancient Rome to support the oars of ships.

2. The term 'stanchion' is also used in the medical field to refer to a device used to control bleeding.

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Related Concepts

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1. pillar: A large, usually cylindrical structural element that supports a roof or other structure.

2. post: A long, thick piece of material used as a support, especially for a fence or other structure.

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Culture

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In literature, stanchions are often used as a symbol of support or stability, such as in the title of Rudyard Kipling's poem 'The Stanchion'.

How to Memorize "stanchion"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tall, vertical post or pillar that is used to support a structure. Visualize the weight of the structure being supported by the stanchion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stanchion' with the idea of support or stability.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Stanchions Support Structures' to remember the definition of the word.

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