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- [ob-tuh-reyt, -tyuh-]
- /ˈɒb təˌreɪt, -tyə-/
- /ˈɒb.tjʊə.reɪ.tər/
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- [ob-tuh-reyt, -tyuh-]
- /ˈɒb təˌreɪt, -tyə-/
Definitions of obturator word
- verb with object obturator to stop up; close. 1
- verb with object obturator Ordnance. to close (a hole or cavity) so as to prevent a flow of gas through it, especially the escape of explosive gas from a gun tube during firing. 1
- noun obturator Either of two muscles covering the outer front part of the pelvis on each side and involved in movements of the thigh and hip. 1
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Origin of obturator
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
1550-60; < Latin obtūrātus, past participle of obtūrāre to block, stop up
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Parts of speech for Obturator
noun
adjective
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preposition
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determiner
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obturator popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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