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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 In the clip, he can be seen screaming in an airport terminal and shoving a stanchion. — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026 The basket stood 15 feet away, but even further behind the stanchion stood a large group of hostile LA Clippers fans known as The Wall. — Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 8 Apr. 2026 The bulk of the queue is in one room, completely back-and-forth, stanchion-style, with only static photos of arctic animals to distract. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026 Not satisfied with knocking them down, the man then grabbed a nearby metal stanchion — one of the poles used to guide passengers in queue lines — and used it to smash the machines repeatedly. — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stanchion

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The small saints on side pilasters were sold off on the antiques market.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Even now, its fins and pilasters adorn plenty of new construction, and in real-estate-speak, the phrase is code for high class.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 June 2026

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Fitoor offers contemporary Indian fare, bright cocktails and beachy brunch steps from the pier.

— Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Wide beaches, fishing piers, miniature golf, and easy access to Murrells Inlet State Park give families no shortage of ways to spend a long holiday weekend.

— Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

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