stanch

Meanings

• verb

  Stop the flow of a liquid or the emission of a gas.

• verb

  Prevent or check the progress or spread of something.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stanch
anchovy , banjo , canoe , dancejo , panjo , spaghetti , stanley

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Variants

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stanch , stanched , stancher , stanchers , stanches , stanching , staunch , staunched , staunches , staunching , stanchest , stauncher , staunchest , staunchly , staunchness , staunchnesses

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to stop the flow of blood', from Old French 'estancher' or 'estangier', from 'estang' (a stopper).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'stanchion' comes from the same root as 'stanch'. It refers to a vertical post used for support.

2. In the context of firearms, 'stanch' can also refer to a device used to stop the recoil of a gun.

3. The word 'stanch' first appeared in English in the late 14th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. hemostasis: The process of stopping bleeding, which can be achieved through various means such as pressure, application of a hemostatic agent, or surgical intervention.

2. embolism: A blood clot that travels through the bloodstream and blocks a blood vessel, interrupting the flow of blood to the affected area.

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Culture

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In literature, 'stanch' has been used to describe stopping the flow of blood in wounds and metaphorically to describe stopping the spread of negative emotions or actions. In art, there are no known significant depictions of 'stanch'.

How to Memorize "stanch"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a faucet and visualize turning it off to stop the flow of water. Repeat this process whenever you encounter the word 'stanch'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stanch' with the idea of stopping or preventing the spread of something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Stop' to remember the meaning of 'stanch': S-top, T-he flow, O-f something, P-revent.

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