Thesaurus results for STANCHION

stanchion

noun

ˈstan-chən

Definition of stanchion

as in pilaster

an upright shaft that supports an overhead structure the stanchion of an arch

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Recent Examples of stanchion What impressed me was that without stanchions to direct the crowd, fans wove back and forth across the field, creating an orderly line without shoving or cutting. — Meredith Nierman, NPR, 17 July 2026 The image of Brooking’s shot lodged in the stanchion, and Moore’s delighted commentary, have never left me. — The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 18 June 2026 For example, the deck stanchions had to be reinforced to withstand the moments from a 24 m-tall cylinder in heavy wind. — Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026 Only the parents or guardians listed on the application will be allowed past the rope stanchions during the race. — Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stanchion

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Noun

Ionic pilasters and a modern light fixture dress up the staircase.

— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
The small saints on side pilasters were sold off on the antiques market.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of pilaster

Noun

Crowley made defending Medicaid funding and preserving affordable housing central pillars of his platform.

— Maayan Silver, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
Beyond reducing cash returns to shareholders, this sharp contraction in buybacks threatens a key pillar supporting tech stock valuations over the long term.

— , CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of pillar

Noun

Its Romanesque façade was disguised as a grand Southern plantation—four towering white columns were erected to support a temporary façade with floral garlands, potted trees, and an enormous portrait of Leigh and Gable hung above the entrance.

— Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026
King, the former Sports Illustrated writer and founding author of the Monday Morning Quarterback column, has delivered 40 chapters about King Sport.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of column

Noun

Walk alongside giant ornaments, snowflakes, and sleigh light displays dotting the pier, and get creative with free community craft workshops including edible snowmen, pinecone woodland creatures, paper bag puppets, and more.

— Allison Yates, Midwest Living, 3 Nov. 2026
Predicting wave power Eco Wave Power already uses floating devices attached to piers and breakwaters to generate electricity from ocean waves.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

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