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Verb occlude has 1 sense
  1. obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, block, close up - block passage through; "obstruct the path"
    --1 is one way to impede, hinder
    Derived form: noun occlusion5
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s something
    Something ----s something

Definitions from the Web

Term: occlude

Part of Speech: verb
Sense: to block, close off, or obstruct
Usage:
1. The dentist used a dental dam to occlude the tooth during the procedure.
2. Heavy snowfall can occlude roads, making driving dangerous.
3. The mask will occlude your vision, so be careful while wearing it.
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Part of Speech: verb
Sense: to cause the temporary closure of blood vessels
Usage:
1. The surgeon will occlude the artery to prevent excessive bleeding.
2. The clotting factor helps to occlude the blood vessels during the healing process.
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Part of Speech: verb
Sense: to linguistically reduce the audibility of a speech sound
Usage:
1. The accent of the speaker can sometimes occlude certain vowel sounds.
2. The native language influence may occlude the pronunciation of certain words.
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Part of Speech: adjective
Sense: popular and locally known
Usage:
1. The occlude cafe serves unique dishes only famous within the local community.
2. The artist's work captures the essence of occlude traditions in the region.
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