stanchion

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Synonyms: sanction, stanching, stanchions, tanchon, stantion

Antonyms: sanction, stanching, stanchions, tanchon, stantion

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Noun

1. A [[vertical]] [[pole]], [[post]], or [[support]].
2. A [[framework]] of such posts, used to [[secure]] or [[confine]] [[cattle]].

Verb

1. To [[erect]] stanchions, or [[equip]] something with stanchions.
2. To [[confine]] by means of stanchions, typically used for [[cattle]].

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