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stanches

The correct spelling is stanches.

How to pronounce stanches

verb

Say it like: Sta-nch-es

The correct spelling is stanches. To stop the flow of. 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.

Definition

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.

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