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STANCHES

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There are 4 meanings of the word Stanches.

Stanches - as a verb

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.

Example Sentences

"She stanches the bleeding with a clean cloth."
"The doctor stanches the wound by applying pressure."
"He stanches his tears and puts on a brave face."
"The doctor quickly stanches the bleeding during surgery."
"The pressure from the tourniquet effectively stanches the blood flow."
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Word Game Points

Is STANCHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stanches is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STANCHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is STANCHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stanches is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STANCHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is STANCHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stanches is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STANCHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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