Definition: To stop the flowing of, as blood; to check; also, to
stop the flowing of blood from; as, to stanch a wound.
Definition: To extinguish; to quench, as fire or thirst.
Definition: To cease, as the flowing of blood.
Definition: That which stanches or checks.
Definition: A flood gate by which water is accumulated, for floating a
boat over a shallow part of a stream by its release.
Definition: Strong and tight; sound; firm; as, a stanch ship.
Definition: Firm in principle; constant and zealous; loyal; hearty;
steady; steadfast; as, a stanch churchman; a stanch friend or adherent.
Definition: Close; secret; private.
Definition: To prop; to make stanch, or strong.
