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staunch
Staunch describes someone or something strong, loyal or well made. (adjective)
An example of staunch is a boat without any leaks.
To staunch is to stop or lessen the flow of something. (verb)
An example of staunch is to plug up a hole in a barrel to stop the draining of liquid out of the barrel.
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