Vocabulary Entry

stanch

|verb • adjective

verb

To stop or restrict the flow of something, often referring to liquids.

Example Sentences

"The medic worked quickly to stanch the bleeding from the soldier's wound."

"She applied pressure to the cut to stanch the flow of blood."

"They used towels to stanch the leak from the broken pipe."

adjective

Example Sentences

"He was a stanch supporter of the environmental movement."

"Her stanch dedication to the cause inspired many."

"As a stanch friend, he always stood by her side during tough times."