noun
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That which stanches or checks a flow.
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A floodgate by which water is accumulated, for floating a boat over a shallow part of a stream by its release.
verb
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To stop the flow of.
example
A small amount of cotton can be stuffed into the nose to stanch the flow of blood if necessary.
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To cease, as the flowing of blood.
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To prop; to make stanch, or strong.
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To extinguish; to quench, as fire or thirst.
adjective
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Strong and tight; sound; firm.
example
a stanch ship
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Firm in principle; constant and zealous; loyal; hearty; steadfast.
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a stanch churchman; a stanch friend or adherent
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Close; secret; private.