stanch
Because it is a word with a single syllable, stanch is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofstanch
- That which stanches or checks a flow.
- A floodgate by which water is accumulated, for floating a boat over a shallow part of a stream by its release.
- To stop the flow of.
Example: "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.
- Strong and tight; sound; firm.
Example: "a stanch ship"
- Firm in principle; constant and zealous; loyal; hearty; steadfast.
Example: "a stanch churchman; a stanch friend or adherent"
- Close; secret; private.
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