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stanch

verb

Stop the flow of a liquid

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
S
Ends with
H
Contains
TA
Scrabble score
11

How it sounds

Pronunciation

stɑːnt͡ʃ

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. Stop the flow of a liquid

    “Staunch the blood flow”

In context

Example Sentences

Staunch the blood flow
Stem the tide

Similar words

Synonyms

stemstaunchhalt

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