Definition

A person or thing that stops the flow of something, especially blood.

Example

The doctor used a stancher to control the bleeding during the surgery.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new stancher they developed for emergency kits?

Yeah, I read it can stop bleeding really quickly in critical situations.

That's pretty impressive; having a reliable stancher could save lives.

Absolutely, it's great that technology is advancing in that way.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stancher is derived from the verb 'stanch' (from Old French *estanchier*, meaning to stop or stem the flow of something) combined with the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A stancher is a person or thing that stops or controls the flow of something, particularly in the context of liquids.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'stops' ('stanch') the flow of something, and the '-er' indicates that this person is doing the action. A stancher is someone who stops the flow.

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