Stanchion Definition & Meaning

stanchion
noun
  1. any vertical post or rod used as a support

"Stanchion" in song lyrics

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  • "backstroke stanchion"
    AOL — AOL
  • "Wayne Rooney scores 'ghost' goal on the rebound past Simon Mignolet despite the ball hitting the stanchion"
    Daily Mail — Daily Mail

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