Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stanch
verb
/stæntʃ/
Definition
To stop or restrict the flow of a liquid, especially blood.
Examples
- He applied pressure to the wound to stanch the bleeding.
- The firefighters worked tirelessly to stanch the flow of water from the broken pipe.
Meaning
The term ‘stanch’ refers to the act of stopping a flow or curb an excessive outpouring, particularly in contexts involving liquids.
Synonyms
- Stop
- Seal
- Halt
- Restrict
- Control
