staunching (Meaning)
staunching
to check or stop the flowing of, to stop in its course, steadfast in loyalty or principle, to make watertight, watertight, sound, to stop the flow of, allay, extinguish, strongly built, to stop the flow of blood from (a wound), to stop the flow of blood from, to stop or check in its course
Synonyms & Antonyms of staunching
FAQs About the word staunching
to check or stop the flowing of, to stop in its course, steadfast in loyalty or principle, to make watertight, watertight, sound, to stop the flow of, allay, ex
impeding, squelching, stemming, ending, reining (in), stunting, suppressing, choking off, turning back,repressing
keeping (on), carrying on,continuing, persisting, faring,advancing, driving, progressing, proceeding, going along
The staunching of the bleeding wound prevented any further loss of blood.
The nurse applied pressure to the wound, staunching the flow of blood.
The doctor's quick thinking and use of a tourniquet staunching the life-threatening hemorrhage.
The pressure bandage helped staunch the heavy bleeding and promoted clotting.
