 Definitions of stanch [ɔntʃ, stæntʃ, stɑntʃ] 
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1. (v.t.) stanch
to stop the flow of (a liquid, esp. blood).
2. stanch
to stop the flow of blood or other liquid from (a wound, leak, etc.).
3. stanch
to check or stem (an outflow):
stanching the dollar drain.
4. stanch
Archaic. to allay or extinguish.
5. (v.i.) stanch
to stop flowing, as blood; be stanched.
Etymology: (1275–1325; ME (v.) < OF estanchier to close, stop, slake (thirst) < VL *stanticāre, der. of L stant-; see stance)
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| Definition of 'stanch' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) stem, stanch, staunch, halt
stop the flow of a liquid
"staunch the blood flow"; "stem the tide"
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| Definition of 'stanch' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) stanch
that which stanches or checks
2. (noun) stanch
a flood gate by which water is accumulated, for floating a boat over a shallow part of a stream by its release
3. (verb) stanch
to stop the flowing of, as blood; to check; also, to stop the flowing of blood from; as, to stanch a wound
4. (verb) stanch
to extinguish; to quench, as fire or thirst
5. (verb) stanch
to cease, as the flowing of blood
6. (verb) stanch
strong and tight; sound; firm; as, a stanch ship
7. (verb) stanch
firm in principle; constant and zealous; loyal; hearty; steady; steadfast; as, a stanch churchman; a stanch friend or adherent
8. (verb) stanch
close; secret; private
9. (verb) stanch
to prop; to make stanch, or strong
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