occludes

[US]/əˈkluːdz/
[UK]/əˈkluːdz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to block or obstruct; to prevent passage or flow; to absorb (gas)

Phrases & Collocations

occludes vision

occludes light

occludes airflow

occludes blood

occludes passage

occludes sound

occludes space

occludes view

occludes access

occludes pathway

Example Sentences

the thick fog occludes the view of the mountains.

in winter, snow often occludes the roads.

excessive fat can occlude blood vessels.

her long hair occludes her face in the photograph.

the tree branches occlude the sunlight.

dust can occlude the filters in the air conditioning system.

heavy smoke occludes the entrance to the building.

the cloud cover occludes the stars at night.

the tumor occludes the airway, making it difficult to breathe.

she wore sunglasses that occluded her eyes from the bright sun.

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