STAUNCH
- to stop the flow of blood, also STANCH [v -ED, -ING, -ES] / firm and dependable, also STANCH [adj STAUNCHER, STAUNCHEST]
- firm and dependable [adj STAUNCHER, STAUNCHEST] / to stanch (to stop the flow of blood from) [v STAUNCHED, STAUNCHES, STAUNCHING]
- Loyal and committed in attitude
- (of a wall) Of strong or firm construction
- (of a ship) Watertight