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(transitive) To obstruct, cover, or otherwise block (an opening, a portion of an image, etc.). / (transitive) To absorb, as a gas by a metal.

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occlude

Source Word

occlude

IPA(Pronunciation)

transitive

Japanese Meaning

（開口部や画像の一部などを）塞ぐ、覆う、あるいは遮断する / （金属によって）気体を吸着させる

Fallen leaves occlude the storm drain, causing water to back up onto the street.

落ち葉が排水口を塞いで、水が道路に溜まっている。

Sense（1）

(transitive) To obstruct, cover, or otherwise block (an opening, a portion of an image, etc.).

His reflection is occluded by the mist on the mirror.

Sense（2）

(transitive) To absorb, as a gas by a metal.

occludes

（ present singular third-person ）

occluding

（ participle present ）

occluded

（ participle past ）

occluded

（ past ）