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Definition of Obturate
Obturate Obturate Ob"tu*rate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Obturated; p. pr. &
vb. n. Obturating.] [L. obturatus; p.p. of obturare.]
To stop or close, as an opening; specif., (Ordnance), to stop
(a gun breech) so as to prevent the escape of gas in firing.