Definitions

1. verb

to remove or stop the flow of liquid from a vessel

“The doctor unstaunches the wound to clean and dress it.”

2. verb

to stop the flow of a liquid or a gas

“The engineer must unstaunch the pipe before they can repair it.”

3. noun

the act of unstanching or the state of being unstanchable

“The unstaunching of the wound was a delicate process that required great care.”

4. noun

a flow of liquid that has been stopped or reduced

“The unstaunch was a welcome relief for the patient’s family.”