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Meaning of obturator

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obturator

noun

Definitions

  1. An object used to obstruct a hole, such as a fissure of the palate.

  2. The membrane vessels, etc. that close the obturator foramen, or thyroid foramen, a large opening or fenestra in the anterior part of the hip bone.

  3. Valve closure member (disk, gate, plug, etc.).

  4. (ordnance) Any device for preventing the escape of gas through the breech mechanism of a breech-loading gun; a gas check.