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Occlusion (Noun)

Meaning 1

(dentistry) the normal spatial relation of the teeth when the jaws are closed.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Hypernyms

  • Spatial Relation

Meaning 2

An obstruction in a pipe or tube; "we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe".

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Stop
  • Block
  • Stoppage
  • Blockage
  • Closure

Hypernyms

  • Obstructor
  • Obstructer
  • Impedimenta
  • Obstruction

Hyponyms

  • Plug
  • Vapour Lock
  • Breechblock
  • Vapor Lock
  • Stopple
  • Breech Closer
  • Stopper

Meaning 3

The act of blocking.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Blockage
  • Closure

Hypernyms

  • Obstruction

Hyponyms

  • Implosion

Related Words

  • Occlude (verb)

Meaning 4

Closure or blockage (as of a blood vessel).

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Meaning 5

(meteorology) a composite front when colder air surrounds a mass of warm air and forces it aloft.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural phenomena.

Synonyms

  • Occluded Front

Hypernyms

  • Front
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