1. stops or checks the flow of blood or other liquid
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'staunch'

Examples

• The nurse quickly staunches the bleeding with a clean bandage.
• He staunches the flow of water from the broken pipe.
• The doctor staunches the wound before beginning surgery.
• She staunches her tears and continues with the presentation.
• The emergency responder staunches the patient's bleeding immediately.
• The plumber staunches the leak until proper repairs can be made.