Definition of stanch

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Stanch (v. t.) Strong and tight; sound; firm; as, a stanch ship..

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Stanching :: Stanched (imp. & p. p.) of Stanc.
Stood :: Stanchness (n.) The quality or state of being stanch.
Stannic :: Stannel (n.) The kestrel; -- called also standgale, standgall, stanchel, stand hawk, stannel hawk, steingale, stonegall..
Stanch :: Stanch (v. t.) Close; secret; private.
Stench :: Stench (v. t.) To stanch.
Staurolite :: Staunchness () See Stanch, Stanchly, etc..
Earing :: Earing (n.) A line fastening the corners of an awning to the rigging or stanchions.
Stanchness :: Stanchly (adv.) In a stanch manner.
Stanch :: 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..
Stanch :: Stanch (v. t.) Strong and tight; sound; firm; as, a stanch ship..
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..
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..
Stanchless :: Stanchion (n.) A vertical bar for confining cattle in a stall.
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..
Stanchly :: Stanchless (a.) Unquenchable; insatiable.
Crotch :: Crotch (n.) A stanchion or post of wood or iron, with two arms for supporting a boom, spare yards, etc.; -- called also crane and crutch..
Stanchel :: Stanch (v. t.) To prop; to make stanch, or strong..
Crutch :: Crutch (n.) A forked stanchion or post; a crotch. See Crotch.
Stanch :: Stanch (v. t.) Firm in principle; constant and zealous; loyal; hearty; steady; steadfast; as, a stanch churchman; a stanch friend or adherent..
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