Meaning of stanch in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /stɔn(t)ʃ/

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  1. Verb

    stanch

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old French estanchier, from the base of staunch

    Definitions

    1. stop the flow of a liquid

    Examples

    • « staunch the blood flow »
    • « them the tide »

    Derived terms

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