stanchion (noun)

1. In the cinema, there were stanchions placed in the aisles to guide the audience to their seats.

2. In the science fiction movie, the spacecraft had stanchions that kept the crew members secure during turbulence.

3. The romantic couple leaned against the stanchion at the park, enjoying the sunset together.

4. In the comic book, the superhero leaned on the stanchion to catch his breath after a long battle.