Definitions for "Stanchion"
A prop or support; a piece of timber in the form of a stake or post, used for a support or stay.
Any upright post or beam used as a support, as for the deck, the quarter rails, awnings, etc.
A vertical bar for confining cattle in a stall.
A specially designed headgate to hold an animal in place while allowing feeding and resting.
A device used to contain goats for feeding, milking, or other work such as hoof trimming or AI. Usually has a method of locking the head in place.
Keywords:  column, see
See column.