noun A person who supports or defends a cause
verb To stop or restrict a flow of blood or other liquid
In construction, stanch may refer to a support or brace used to reinforce a structure.
To stanch bleeding means to stop or control the flow of blood in a wound.
Stanch may be used in legal contexts to mean to prevent or block something, such as evidence or testimony.
On ships, stanchions are upright posts or poles used for support or safety barriers.
In the context of writing, 'stanch' may be used to describe a character's efforts to stanch the flow of blood from a wound.
Psychologists may use the term 'stanch' when discussing strategies to stanch the flow of negative thoughts or emotions in a patient.
Medical doctors may use 'stanch' when referring to procedures to stanch bleeding during surgery.
Lawyers may use 'stanch' when discussing efforts to stanch the flow of damaging information in a legal case.
Engineers may use 'stanch' when referring to methods to stanch the flow of water or other fluids in a mechanical system.