Stanchions definitions

Stanchions

Vertical, round or square pillars for supporting rails or the bulwarks if timberheads aren't present.
Found on http://shipwrightjournal.blogspot.co.uk/p/glossary-of-nautical-terms.html

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Stanchions

Posts used to support signage or other elevated objects.
Found on http://www.exhibitoronline.com/glossary/index.html?letter=s

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Stanchions

Vertical poles that stand on the outer edge of the deck to hold the lifelines.
Found on http://www.mmsn.org/resources/glossary.html

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Stanchions

The outer columns of a building, usually fixed to the rafters.
Found on https://www.reidsteel.com/steel-buildings/glossary/

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