That which stanches or checks a flow.
A floodgate by which water is accumulated, for floating a boat over a shallow part of a stream by its release.
To stop the flow of.
A small amount of cotton can be stuffed into the nose to stanch the flow of blood if necessary.
To cease, as the flowing of blood.
To prop; to make stanch, or strong.
To extinguish; to quench, as fire or thirst.
Strong and tight; sound; firm.
a stanch ship
Firm in principle; constant and zealous; loyal; hearty; steadfast.
a stanch churchman; a stanch friend or adherent
Close; secret; private.