obturate

An obsolete verb meaning to stop up, block, or close an opening or passage.

• 🇪🇸Verbo poco común que significa obstruir, tapar o cerrar una abertura o conducto, impidiendo el paso.

1. Block or obstruct C2 formal

   To close or block a passage, opening, or channel.

   • The debris obturated the pipe, causing a backup.
   • A blood clot can obturate an artery, leading to serious health issues.
   • The technician obturated the opening to prevent any leaks.

   🇪🇸Obturar

   Sinónimos: blockclogcloseobstructoccludeplugsealstop

   Antónimos: clearopenunblockunclog

• obturated past participle
• obturated past simple
• obturating present participle
• obturates third person singular