verb
occlude
Occlude (verb) means to block or cover something, such as a gap or part of a picture.
verb
1
To block or cover something, such as a gap or part of a picture.
"His reflection is occluded by the mist on the mirror."
— Brandon Taylor, Real Life (2020)
2
Of a metal, to take in and hold a gas within itself.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin occlūdere, made up of ob (“before”) and claudere (“to shut”).
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What is the meaning of occlude?
"occlude" (verb) means to block or cover something, such as a gap or part of a picture.
What is another word for occlude?
Other words for "occlude" include obturate, block, impede, obstruct, jam.
What are the different meanings of occlude?
"occlude" has 2 main meanings: 1. To block or cover something, such as a gap or part of a picture; 2. Of a metal, to take in and hold a gas within itself.
