Definition of Stanch
Stanch
Stan·ch


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(verb)
To stop or check the flow of something, especially a liquid.

e.g. The nurse applied pressure to stanch the bleeding from the wound.

(verb)
to stop or check;

e.g. He tried to stanch the fight, but he also ended up fighting.



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