obturate
to stop up; close.
Ordnance. to close (a hole or cavity) so as to prevent a flow of gas through it, especially the escape of explosive gas from a gun tube during firing.
Origin of obturate
1Other words from obturate
- ob·tu·ra·tion, noun
- ob·tu·ra·tor, noun
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How to use obturate in a sentence
Variations in the obturator nerve were considered to be insignificant.
Variation in the Muscles and Nerves of the Leg in | E. Bruce HolmesPistons of aluminium alloy, with three cast-iron rings, are fitted, the top ring being of the obturator type.
A History of Aeronautics | E. Charles VivianParalysis of the obturator nerve or nerves is met with rather frequently, notwithstanding, in mares, following dystocia.
Lameness of the Horse | John Victor LacroixFor the greater part of their length the two bones are separated by the long narrow obturator foramen.
The Vertebrate Skeleton | Sidney H. ReynoldsThe acetabulum is deep and the obturator foramen large, and there is frequently a well-marked ischial tuberosity.
The Vertebrate Skeleton | Sidney H. Reynolds
British Dictionary definitions for obturate
/ (ˈɒbtjʊəˌreɪt) /
(tr) to stop up (an opening, esp the breech of a gun)
Origin of obturate
1Derived forms of obturate
- obturation, noun
- obturator, noun
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