👉 The term "stanchel" is a French word that refers to a type of pipe or vessel used for transporting and storing water, particularly in the context of irrigation systems. It was first introduced by the 16th century French engineer and architect Jean-Baptiste Léger de Sainte-Chapelle. In its original meaning, stanchel was a cylindrical vessel with a small opening at the top to prevent water from escaping during the process of watering plants. The term "st