OCCLUDENTS Synonyms

• a structure or object that impedes free movement

• any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective

• anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access

• a football player whose responsibility is to block players attempting to stop an offensive play

• a class of drugs that inhibit (block) some biological process

• approaching a particular destination; a coming closer; a narrowing of a gap

• a rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body

• a Gestalt principle of organization holding that there is an innate tendency to perceive incomplete objects as complete and to close or fill gaps and to perceive asymmetric stimuli as symmetric

• something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making

• an obstruction in a pipe or tube

• the act of blocking

• termination of operations

• terminate debate by calling for a vote

• a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

• bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

• the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

• the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book

• a natural object that covers or envelops

• covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)

• fire that makes it difficult for the enemy to fire on your own individuals or formations

• a fixed charge by a restaurant or nightclub over and above the charge for food and drink

• a recording of a song that was first recorded or made popular by somebody else

• a false identity and background (especially one created for an undercover agent)

• provide with a covering or cause to be covered

• form a cover over

• span an interval of distance, space or time

• provide for

• act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

• travel across or pass over

• be responsible for reporting the details of, as in journalism

• hold within range of an aimed firearm

• to take an action to protect against future problems

• hide from view or knowledge

• protect or defend (a position in a game)

• maintain a check on; especially by patrolling

• protect by insurance

• make up for shortcomings or a feeling of inferiority by exaggerating good qualities

• invest with a large or excessive amount of something

• help out by taking someone's place and temporarily assuming his responsibilities

• be sufficient to meet, defray, or offset the charge or cost of

• spread over a surface to conceal or protect

• cover as if with a shroud

• copulate with a female, used especially of horses

• put something on top of something else

• play a higher card than the one previously played

• be responsible for guarding an opponent in a game

• sit on (eggs)

• clothe, as if for protection from the elements

• a fast maneuverable fighter plane designed to intercept enemy aircraft

• blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly

• a wad of something chewable as tobacco

• blatant or sensational promotion

• electrical device that fits into the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine and ignites the gas by means of an electric spark

• an electrical device with two or three pins that is inserted in a socket to make an electrical connection

• an upright hydrant for drawing water to use in fighting a fire

• an old or over-worked horse

• fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug

• persist in working hard

• deliver a quick blow to

• make a plug for; praise the qualities or in order to sell or promote

• replace the center of a coin with a baser metal

• insert a plug into

• insert as a plug

• fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters

• a member of a Naval Special Warfare unit who is trained for unconventional warfare

• a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents

• the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal

• a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)

• an indication of approved or superior status

• a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture

• fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure

• any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions

• make tight; secure against leakage

• close with or as if with a seal

• decide irrevocably

• affix a seal to

• cover with varnish

• hunt seals

• an act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down

• a remark to which there is no polite conversational reply

• (bridge) a playing card with a value sufficiently high to insure taking a trick in a particular suit

• blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly

• close or secure with or as if with a stopper