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stanchion

/ˈstæn.ʃən/

Translations

stanchionnoun

stanchions

/ˈstæn.ʃən/

poteauSupport vertical, notamment pour une barrière ou une corde de séparation.

The stanchion was used to hold the velvet rope in place at the entrance of the museum.

Le poteau servait à maintenir la corde de velours en place à l'entrée du musée.

Additional translations

cornadisDispositif de contention pour maintenir une vache pendant la traite ou l'alimentation.

Synonyms

stanchionverb

stanchioned

Past Simple

stanchioned

Past Participle

stanchioning

Gerund

/ˈstæn.ʃən/

Additional translations

étayerEmploi rare, au sens de soutenir ou renforcer par des montants.

Synonyms

shore up

stanchionadjective

more stanchion

Comp.

most stanchion

Super.

Attributive use of the noun before another noun.

de soutienSe dit d'un élément qui sert de support.

They installed stanchion posts along the edge of the platform.

Ils ont installé des poteaux de soutien le long du bord de la plateforme.

Definitions

stanchionnoun

An upright bar, post, or frame forming a support or barrier.

The stanchion was used to hold the velvet rope in place at the entrance of the museum.

A device used to secure the head of a cow during milking or feeding.

The farmer led the cow into the stanchion to keep it still while he milked it.

stanchionverb

To secure, furnish, or support with or as if with stanchions.

The crew stanchioned the cargo tightly before the voyage.

stanchionadjective

Relating to or serving as a stanchion; used as or forming a support.

They installed stanchion posts along the edge of the platform.