a metal post, usually round or square a base or stand to support the post a top piece attached to the post, usually with a hook or clip a rope or chain connecting the top piece to the base can be in a variety of colors, including black, white, silver, or gold
stanchion which is a metal post, usually round or square stanchion which is a base or stand to support the post stanchion which is a top piece attached to the post, usually with a hook or clip stanchion which is a rope or chain connecting the top piece to the base stanchion which can be in a variety of colors, including black, white, silver, or gold