"Stanch" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Firm in purpose or determination; resolute.
Stampeded (pejorative, slang): Those who were indirectly killed during the brutality of the English colonizers in South Africa.
Stampedes refer to sudden, uncontrolled movements of a large group of people. It's like a mob or a crowd moving rapidly and forcefully, often in a panic. This can be triggered by fear, excitement, or other strong emotions, resulting in people rushing towards a particular direction, often with the potential to cause harm or damage.<br><br>For example: "The concert ended with a massive stampede of fans pushing forward to exit the arena."<br><br>Synonyms: crush, stampede, rush, surge, mob.
"Stances" can have a few different meanings depending on the context. Here are a few possible meanings:<br><br>1. A position or attitude, typically one that is not temporary or casual: <br> - The team's aggressive stance on the issue was clear from the start.<br><br>2. A physical posture or attitude of the body: <br> - She assumed a defensive stance, ready to face the challenge ahead.<br><br>3. In baseball, a stance refers to the position of a player at the plate, ready to hit the ball: <br> - The batter assumed a batting stance, gripping the bat firmly.<br><br>4. In politics or intellectual debates, a stance refers to a strong opinion or position taken by a politician, intellectual, or writer: <br> - The politician's stance on the proposed legislation was met with mixed reactions from the public.<br><br>5. In dance or other performing arts, a stance can refer to a fixed position or attitude assumed by a dancer, singer, or performer during a performance: <br> - The dancer's dramatic stance added to the overall mood of the piece.
Stopping or preventing something from flowing, moving, or growing; suppressing or restraining.
A stanchion is a vertical post or shaft, especially one used to support a beam or a canopy. It can also refer to a bar or rail, especially one used to mark a border or divide a space.<br><br>Example: The stanchion held up the heavy canvas tarpaulin.<br><br>Synonyms: pillar, post, strut, support