Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Stanch.
Stanch - as a verb
Stanch - as a noun
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.
Stanch - as an adjective
Strong and tight; sound; firm.
Example: "A stanch ship"
Firm in principle; constant and zealous; loyal; hearty; steadfast.
Example: "A stanch churchman; a stanch friend or adherent"
Close; secret; private.
Example Sentences
"They used a tourniquet to stanch the bleeding."
"The doctors worked quickly to stanch the flow of blood."
"He applied pressure to the wound to stanch the bleeding."
"She used a bandage to stanch the wound on her arm."
"The firefighters worked to stanch the spread of the fire."
Word Game Points
Is STANCH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stanch is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
STANCH has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is STANCH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stanch is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSTANCH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is STANCH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stanch is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTANCH has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
