stanchion

Meanings

Noun

• A vertical pole, post, or support.
• A framework of such posts, used to secure or confine cattle.

Verb

• To erect stanchions, or equip something with stanchions.
• To confine by means of stanchions, typically used for cattle.

Origin

• From Old French estanson, estanchon, (Modern French étançon), from estance, from Latin stans, present participle of stō.