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STAUNCHING

(adj.sat, verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Staunching.

Staunching - as an adjective satellite

Firm and dependable especially in loyalty

Example: "A steadfast ally"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
steadfastunswerving

Staunching - as a verb

Stop the flow of a liquid

Example: "Staunch the blood flow"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
haltstanchstem

Staunching - as a noun

The act by which something is staunched or stopped.

A stanchion.

Example Sentences

"The doctor quickly began staunching the bleeding from the patient's wound."
"The paramedics arrived on the scene and immediately set to staunching the bleeding."
"The nurse swiftly took action, staunching the bleeding with a gauze pad."
"The doctor used a tourniquet for staunching the bleeding."
"She pressed a handkerchief against the wound, staunching the blood flow."
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Word Game Points

Is STAUNCHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, staunching is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STAUNCHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is STAUNCHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, staunching is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STAUNCHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is STAUNCHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, staunching is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STAUNCHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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