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occlusion - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'occlusion' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Occlusion [ n.]
- The act of occluding, or the state of being occluded.
- The transient approximation of the edges of a natural opening; imperforation.

Meaning of 'occlusion' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . occlusion [ n]
Meaning (1):
- an obstruction in a pipe or tube
Example in sentence:
  • we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe