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Pronunciation : Stan"chion
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [OF. estanson, estan?on, F. ?tan?on, from OF. estance a stay, a prop, from L. stans, stantis, standing, p.pr. of stare to stand. See Stand, and cf. Stanza.] [Written also stanchel.]
Definition : 1. (Arch.)

Defn: A prop or support; a piece of timber in the form of a stake or post, used for a support or stay.

2. (Naut.)

Defn: Any upright post or beam used as a support, as for the deck, the quarter rails, awnings, etc.

3. A vertical bar for confining cattle in a stall.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913