Associations to the word «Stanch»

STANCH, verb. (transitive) To stop the flow of.

STANCH, verb. (intransitive) To cease, as the flowing of blood.

STANCH, verb. (transitive) To prop; to make stanch, or strong.

STANCH, verb. To extinguish; to quench, as fire or thirst.

STANCH, noun. That which stanches or checks.

STANCH, noun. A floodgate by which water is accumulated, for floating a boat over a shallow part of a stream by its release.

STANCH, adjective. Strong and tight; sound; firm.

STANCH, adjective. Firm in principle; constant and zealous; loyal; hearty; steadfast.

STANCH, adjective. Close; secret; private.

STANCH, verb. Stop the flow of a liquid; "staunch the blood flow"; "stem the tide".