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stanch

The correct spelling is stanch.

How to pronounce stanch

noun

IPA: /stɑːnt͡ʃ/

Say it like: Sta-nch

The correct spelling is stanch. That which stanches or checks a flow. For example: "A small amount of cotton can be stuffed into the nose to stanch the flow of blood if necessary."

Usage Examples

A small amount of cotton can be stuffed into the nose to stanch the flow of blood if necessary.

a stanch ship

a stanch churchman; a stanch friend or adherent

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.That which stanches or checks a flow.
  2. 2.A floodgate by which water is accumulated, for floating a boat over a shallow part of a stream by its release.

verb

  1. 1.To stop the flow of.
  2. 2.To cease, as the flowing of blood.
  3. 3.To prop; to make stanch, or strong.
  4. 4.To extinguish; to quench, as fire or thirst.

adjective

  1. 1.Strong and tight; sound; firm.
  2. 2.Firm in principle; constant and zealous; loyal; hearty; steadfast.
  3. 3.Close; secret; private.

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