Definition of stanch
- v. t. - To stop the flowing of, as blood; to check; also, to
stop the flowing of blood from; as, to stanch a wound.
- v. t. - To extinguish; to quench, as fire or thirst.
- v. i. - To cease, as the flowing of blood.
- n. - That which stanches or checks.
- n. - A flood gate by which water is accumulated, for floating a
boat over a shallow part of a stream by its release.
- v. t. - Strong and tight; sound; firm; as, a stanch ship.
- v. t. - Firm in principle; constant and zealous; loyal; hearty;
steady; steadfast; as, a stanch churchman; a stanch friend or adherent.
- v. t. - Close; secret; private.
- v. t. - To prop; to make stanch, or strong.
Syllable Information
The word stanch is a 6 letter word that has 1 syllable . The syllable division for stanch is: stanch