Associations to the word «Stanch»
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Wiktionary
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.
Dictionary definition
STANCH, verb. Stop the flow of a liquid; "staunch the blood flow"; "stem the tide".
Wise words
The chief difference between words and deeds is that words
are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds
can be done only for God.