stanchion /ˈstanʃən/noun 2verb 2forms 3 noun2 •A vertical pole, post, or support.The train began to move. Lace walked with it, holding a stanchion. — 1938 •A framework of such posts, used to secure or confine cattle. verb2 •To erect stanchions, or equip something with stanchions. •To confine by means of stanchions, typically used for cattle. formsstanchioned · stanchioning · stanchions