Vocabulary Entry

occlude

|verb • noun

verb

To obstruct or block an opening, passage, or flow.

Example Sentences

"The doctor used stitches to occlude the wound."

"Heavy traffic can occlude the view of the mountains."

"The ice formed a thick layer that occluded the river's surface."

noun

Example Sentences

"The occlude of blood vessels can lead to serious health issues."

"He was diagnosed with an occlude in his respiratory tract."

"The occlude created a challenging environment for the divers."