what is a stanchion?
A stanchion (/ËstÃ¦nÊÉn/) is a sturdy upright fixture that provides support for some other object. They can be a permanent fixture. An event management term applied to an upright bar or post that includes retractable belts, velvet ropes, or plastic chains, sometimes in conjunction with wall-mounted barrier devices, and often used for crowd control and engineering people flow.