1. stanchion - Noun
2. stanchion - Verb
A prop or support; a piece of timber in the form of a stake or post, used for a support or stay.
Any upright post or beam used as a support, as for the deck, the quarter rails, awnings, etc.
A vertical bar for confining cattle in a stall.
Source: Webster's dictionaryHist, now, between you an' meself and the stanchion there, this Wolf Larsen is a regular devil, an' the Ghost'll be a hell ship like she's always been since he had hold iv her. Jack London
The first time was during a pre-season game in 1974, when he was bumped hard and got his eye scratched, which angered him enough to punch the basket support stanchion. Source: Internet
This spot is usually located near the stanchion of the blade, and is the part of the blade where all spins are spun on. Source: Internet