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Stanch Definition & Meaning

stanch
verb
  1. stop the flow of a liquid; "staunch the blood flow"; "stem the tide"

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What does stanch mean?
stop the flow of a liquid; "staunch the blood flow"; "stem the tide"
What part of speech is stanch?
Stanch is a verb.

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