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Operculate

Description:

Operculate is an adjective that refers to something having or resembling a lid or cover. It can also describe a structure or organism having an operculum, which is a protective flap or lid.

Examples:

1. Adjective: The operculate jar kept the cookies fresh and protected.
2. Adjective: The operculate fish species are known for their ability to close their operculum for protection.
3. Verb: She operculated the bottle tightly before putting it in the fridge.
4. Noun: The scientist studied the operculate of various snail species to understand their protective mechanisms.

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