stanching Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: S T AE1 N CH IH0 NG
What Does Stanching Mean?
Stanching is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of stanch. As a noun, it means A stanchion.
Stanching Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of stanch
Stanching as a Noun
- A stanchion.
Verb
- 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.
Synonyms of Stanching
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Stanching synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Stanching
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Stanching in a Sentence
A small amount of cotton can be stuffed into the nose to stanch the flow of blood if necessary.
Word Forms & Grammar
stanching
stanching (plural stanchings)