Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Stanching.
Stanching - as a verb
To stop the flow of.
Example: "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.
Stanching - as a noun
A stanchion.
Example Sentences
"The nurse is stanching the bleeding with a bandage."
"The first-aid kit includes supplies for stanching wounds."
"She applied pressure to the wound, stanching the bleeding."
"The compression bandage is effective in stanching bleeding."
"The pharmacist recommended a medication for stanching nosebleeds."
Word Game Points
Is STANCHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stanching is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
STANCHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is STANCHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stanching is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSTANCHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is STANCHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stanching is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTANCHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
