verb
obturate
Obturate (verb) means to close up or block a passage or opening.
verb
1
To close up or block a passage or opening.
2
(firearms) To seal a gun's breech so that gas cannot escape when it is fired.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin obtūrātus, perfect passive participle of obtūrō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
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What is the meaning of obturate?
"obturate" (verb) means to close up or block a passage or opening.
What is another word for obturate?
Other words for "obturate" include jam, block, impede, occlude, obstruct.
What are the different meanings of obturate?
"obturate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To close up or block a passage or opening; 2. (firearms) To seal a gun's breech so that gas cannot escape when it is fired.
