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 Handke shares that the bat stanchions in the queue are reimagined as light fixtures, and the fireplace on the far wall of the lounge has architectural nods to every Haunted Mansion-style attraction at Disney theme parks around the world. Megan Dubois, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 Members of the public and lobbyists, many of whom were also vocally upset by the new gallery policy, are now sequestered within a warren of stanchions in the Capitol rotunda and wide hallway outside the Senate and House chambers. Melissa Brown, The Tennessean, 9 Jan. 2024 Drawing a pair of technical fouls for first tossing the ball against the stanchion in disappointment in the first quarter and then becoming overly demonstrative arguing a foul call in the third, Jovic found himself oddly alone that night in the Heat locker room at Kaseya Center. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2024 The most noticeable cameras are embedded in circular screens atop chest-high stanchions, while the arena’s design cleverly hides others along the walls. Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for stanchion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stanchion
Noun
  • Though more stately in its setting of classical pilasters and marble floors, the lobby El Bar del Majestic is pretty hopping too with live piano music.
    John Oseid, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Rising above the great staircase is a builder’s catalogue of pilasters, cornices, corners, lion’s heads, dentils, robed muses, medallions, scrolls, and arched niches.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • After so much death, the Millers, pillars of the Jackson community, now have a 5-year-old son, Benjamin (Ezra Benedict Agbonkhese).
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
  • In short, science reveals that sleep is a pillar of human overall health.
    Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Of the 22 columns, 12 were profitable and 12 beat the index.
    John Dorfman, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Submit your questions here and Joe Buscaglia will answer them in his mailbag column.
    Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Meet on the pier for a family meal at Surf's Up Grill & Bar.
    Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025

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“Stanchion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stanchion. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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