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Noun stanchion has 1 sense | ||||
Definitions from the WebTerm: stanchion Description: A stanchion is a sturdy upright post or support designed to provide stability, control crowds, or mark boundaries. Senses and Usages: 1. Noun (Physical Object): - A vertical post or pillar used to support ropes or barriers, typically found in places like museums, banks, or airports to manage crowd flow and maintain order. - Sample Sentence: The stanchions were placed strategically to form queues for the passengers at the airport. 2. Noun (Sports): - In sports like tennis, badminton, or volleyball, a stanchion is the pole or upright fixed on the edge of the court that holds the net in place. - Sample Sentence: He skillfully hit the ball over the net, just clearing the stanchion. 3. Verb (Stop the flow): - To stanchion means to stop the flow of something, especially in the context of blood or other liquids. - Sample Sentence: The nurse used a clean cloth to stanchion the bleeding wound. Possible Related Products on Amazon: | ||||
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