Definitions
1.nounThat which stanches or checks a flow.
2.nounA floodgate by which water is accumulated, for floating a boat over a shallow part of a stream by its release.
3.verbTo stop the flow of."A small amount of cotton can be stuffed into the nose to stanch the flow of blood if necessary."
4.verbTo cease, as the flowing of blood.
5.verbTo prop; to make stanch, or strong.
6.verbTo extinguish; to quench, as fire or thirst.
7.adjectiveStrong and tight; sound; firm."a stanch ship"
8.adjectiveFirm in principle; constant and zealous; loyal; hearty; steadfast."a stanch churchman; a stanch friend or adherent"
9.adjectiveClose; secret; private.