stanch
/stɑːnt͡ʃ/
Group 31Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To stop or restrict the flow of blood from a wound; to stop the flow of something GRE
Example in Context
Emergency workers struggled to stanch the leak from the damaged pipeline before the chemicals reached the town's water supply.
Synonyms
stophaltstem
Etymology
Refers to the action of stopping a flow, especially in medical contexts.
- stanch (Old French) — to stop
Memory Aid
🚑Sounds like “stanch”
When blood was gushing, I shouted, 'STANCH that flow, or I might need a STITCH!'
Visual Association
🩹A dramatic scene of a doctor applying pressure to a wound, stopping the bleeding.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “stanch” mean on the GRE?
stanch (verb) means “To stop or restrict the flow of blood from a wound; to stop the flow of something”. Emergency workers struggled to stanch the leak from the damaged pipeline before the chemicals reached the town's water supply.
How to remember “stanch” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “stanch” sounds like “stanch”. When blood was gushing, I shouted, 'STANCH that flow, or I might need a STITCH!'
What are synonyms for “stanch”?
Common synonyms: stop, halt, stem.