Definition of stanch

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Stanch (v. t.) To extinguish; to quench, as fire or thirst..

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Top-armor :: Top-armor (n.) A top railing supported by stanchions and equipped with netting.
Stanchion :: Stanchion (n.) Any upright post or beam used as a support, as for the deck, the quarter rails, awnings, etc..
Stanch :: Stanch (n.) That which stanches or checks.
Stop :: Stop (v. t.) To close, as an aperture, by filling or by obstructing; as, to stop the ears; hence, to stanch, as a wound..
Stanch :: Stanch (n.) A flood gate by which water is accumulated, for floating a boat over a shallow part of a stream by its release..
Stanchness :: Stanchly (adv.) In a stanch manner.
Stanchion :: Stanchion (n.) A prop or support; a piece of timber in the form of a stake or post, used for a support or stay..
Stanch :: Stanch (v. t.) Firm in principle; constant and zealous; loyal; hearty; steady; steadfast; as, a stanch churchman; a stanch friend or adherent..
Stancher :: Stanchel (n.) A stanchion.
Earing :: Earing (n.) A line fastening the corners of an awning to the rigging or stanchions.
Stanchless :: Stanchless (a.) Incapable of being stanched, or stopped..
Stanchly :: Stanchless (a.) Unquenchable; insatiable.
Stannic :: Stannel (n.) The kestrel; -- called also standgale, standgall, stanchel, stand hawk, stannel hawk, steingale, stonegall..
Staurolite :: Staunchness () See Stanch, Stanchly, etc..
Stanch :: Stanch (v. t.) Close; secret; private.
Flake :: Flake (n.) A platform of hurdles, or small sticks made fast or interwoven, supported by stanchions, for drying codfish and other things..
Stanch :: Stanch (v. t.) Strong and tight; sound; firm; as, a stanch ship..
Stanch :: Stanch (v. t.) To extinguish; to quench, as fire or thirst..
Stood :: Stanchness (n.) The quality or state of being stanch.
Stanching :: Stanched (imp. & p. p.) of Stanc.
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