Thesaurus results for STANCHION

stanchion

noun

ˈstan-chən

Definition of 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 For example, the deck stanchions had to be reinforced to withstand the moments from a 24 m-tall cylinder in heavy wind. — Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026 Only the parents or guardians listed on the application will be allowed past the rope stanchions during the race. — Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026 In the clip, he can be seen screaming in an airport terminal and shoving a stanchion. — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026 The basket stood 15 feet away, but even further behind the stanchion stood a large group of hostile LA Clippers fans known as The Wall. — Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stanchion

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Noun

The small saints on side pilasters were sold off on the antiques market.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Even now, its fins and pilasters adorn plenty of new construction, and in real-estate-speak, the phrase is code for high class.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 June 2026

Definition of pilaster

Noun

The rural economy, largely dependent on farming, is also an important pillar of consumer spending.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
The ground floor features an 18-seat bar with a rum wall backsplash, carved Moai heads and high-tops that spill out to a lush faux-grass courtyard framed in palm trees and tiki-totem pillars.

— Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of pillar

Noun

Then there's that vast lobby with its Neoclassical columns and lush foliage wall by celeb horticulturist Charlie Albone.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Rich tried to vocalize his concerns, writing about the dangers in columns for outlets like Time magazine.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of column

Noun

The city’s postcard sights and destination-worthy dining spots require at least a 20-minute taxi drive or a hop on The Siam’s boat, which can drop you off at most piers along the river.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
But after circling a few times, the shark spat out the bait, leaving fishermen on the pier stunned.

— Jasmine Mendez Follow, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of pier

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