n. [ OF. estanson, estançon, F. étançon, from OF. estance a stay, a prop, from L. stans, stantis, standing, p. pr. of stare to stand. See Stand, and cf. Stanza. ] [ Written also stanchel. ] 1. (Arch.) A prop or support; a piece of timber in the form of a stake or post, used for a support or stay. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Naut.) Any upright post or beam used as a support, as for the deck, the quarter rails, awnings, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. A vertical bar for confining cattle in a stall. [ 1913 Webster ]