stanch
verb
variants:
or staunch \ ˈstȯnch
, ˈstänch \
stanched
or staunched;
stanching
or staunching;
stanches
or staunches
Definition of stanch
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to check or stop the flowing of
stanched her tears
also
: to stop the flow of blood from (a wound)
2a
: to stop or check in its course
trying to stanch the crime wave
b
: to make watertight : stop up
stanch
adjectiveless common spelling of staunch entry 2
1
: steadfast in loyalty or principle
a staunch friend
2a
: watertight, sound
b
: strongly built : substantial
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