What does stanchion mean?
stanchion
Plural: stanchions
Definition
A freestanding upright post with a weighted base, used with ropes to mark a queue or restrict access.
Example sentences
That stanchion needs moving; the queue is blocking the ticket machines.
That stanchion needs moving; the queue is blocking the ticket machines.
My suitcase caught the stanchion, but luckily it didn't fall over.
My suitcase caught the stanchion, but luckily it didn't fall over.