Upright supporting beam (9)
I believe the answer is:
stanchion
(Other definitions for stanchion that I've seen before include "Upright" , "Vertical post or rod as a support" , "Post or rod used as a support" .)
I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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