stanch - Dictionary definition and meaning for word stanch
stanch = ST(op)+AN(d)+CH(eck)
staunch is determinate,unmovable.Stanch(verb) is to make blood unmovable.
S(stop)TANCH(tank):- Stop the tank of water
stanch - stand or stop the drench ( liquid pouring )
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stanch - make the flow to stand and to be checked
Reminds me of Starch. Starch will definitely stop water from flowing around. Hehe...
putting STop to blood drA(e)nCH