obturate

Verb

Verb Forms: obturated, obturating, obturates

To stop up or close an opening or passage.
block passage through
To block up or obstruct.
To block up or obstruct.
To stop up (a gun breech) so as to prevent the escape of gas when firing.

Examples

Her strategic word choice would obturate any potential high-scoring plays for her opponent.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin obtūrō, obtūrāre.

Synonyms

block, close up, impede, jam, obstruct, occlude

Antonyms

free

Scrabble Score: 10

obturate: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
obturate: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
obturate: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

obturate: valid Words With Friends Word