Stanchion vs Supporter - What's the difference?

Stanchion is a related term of supporter.

is that stanchion is a vertical pole, post, or support while supporter is a person who gives support to someone or something.

is to erect stanchions, or equip something with stanchions.

(wikipedia stanchion)

(en noun)

A vertical pole, post, or support.

* 2013 , . Melbourne, Australia: The Text Publishing Company. chapter 27. p. 268.

*:He staggers against a stanchion , trips over a rope, and tumbles into the space between the quay and the steel plates of the freighter.

A framework of such posts, used to secure or confine cattle.

(en verb)

To erect stanchions, or equip something with stanchions.

To confine by means of stanchions, typically used for cattle.

(wikipedia supporter)

(en noun)

A person who gives support to someone or something.

# A person who supports, promotes, advocates or champions a cause or movement; an adherent.

# A person who provides moral or physical support to another; an attendant participating in a ceremony or procession.

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# (sports) Someone who is a fan of a certain sports team or sportsperson.

There were 10,000 supporters in the last match.

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Something that supports another thing.

# Something that supports a structure such as a building or a sculpture.

# (heraldry) An animal or figure that supports a shield in a coat of arms.

# A garter worn around the leg to support a sock or stocking.

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From the radiator, where he was attaching supporters to his socks, Zooey glanced up at her.

* adherent * proponent

* detractor * opponent

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