1. stopping or slowing the flow of blood or other liquid
Usage: present participle of staunch

1. the act of stopping or slowing a flow, especially of blood
Usage: gerund form

Examples

• The medic was staunching the wound with gauze.
• She applied pressure, staunching the bleeding quickly.
• The dam was effective in staunching the flood waters.
• Staunching the flow of information proved difficult.
• The staunching of the hemorrhage saved his life.
• Quick staunching of the leak prevented further damage.