Definitions for staunch
stɔntʃ, stɑntʃstaunch

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. steadfast, staunch, unswervingverb

   firm and dependable especially in loyalty

   "a steadfast ally"; "a staunch defender of free speech"; "unswerving devotion"; "unswerving allegiance"

2. stem, stanch, staunch, haltverb

   stop the flow of a liquid

   "staunch the blood flow"; "stem the tide"

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. staunchverb

   To stop the flow of (blood).

2. staunchverb

   To stop, check, or deter an action.

3. staunchadjective

   loyal, trustworthy, reliable, outstanding

4. staunchadjective

   dependable, persistent

5. Etymology: From estanchier, from *, from stare, present active infinitive of sto.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. staunch

   A flash lock is a type of lock for river or canal transport. Early locks were designed with a single gate, known as a flash lock or staunch lock. The earliest European references to what were clearly flash locks were in Roman times.

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1. staunch

   Staunch refers to being very loyal, dedicated or firm and steadfast in one's beliefs, support, or commitment. It can also mean to stop the flow of something, especially blood. It's used to describe someone or something that is reliable and determined and does not easily give up or change in difficult conditions.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Staunch

   alt. of Staunchness

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Staunch

   stawnsh, adj. firm in principle, pursuit, or support: trusty, hearty, constant, zealous.—adv. Staunch′ly.—n. Staunch′ness. [Stanch.]

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. staunch

   A flood-gate crossing a river to keep up a head of water, and, by producing a rush in dry weather, floating the lighters over the adjacent shallows.

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Anagrams for staunch »

1. canthus

2. chaunts

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of staunch in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of staunch in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of staunch in a Sentence

1. Arlette Betts:

   As a Falkland Islander I definitely feel a bond with the royal family as a symbol of Britishness. I am a staunch royalist.

2. Stephane Sejourne:

   His leadership will serve our project, he is a staunch defender of the Common Agriculture Policy, concerned about environmental standards. He also wants to make Europe a respected power globally.

3. Michael Tipsword:

   I'm a pretty staunch conservative.

4. Catherine Frazier:

   It's completely dishonest to suggest that Sen. Cruz is not a staunch proponent of securing the border, and he believes that needs to be the first priority in fixing our immigration system.

5. Greg Anderson:

   Let's face it. In most of life we really are interdependent. We need each other. Staunch independence is an illusion, but heavy dependence isn't healthy, either. The only position of long-term strength is interdependence: win/win.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=staunch
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Staunch
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staunch
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/staunch
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=staunch
7. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=staunch