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occlude

/ɒkˈkluːd/ verb · British & US
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What does occlude mean?

verb

to block or cover something so that it cannot be seen or reached, or to prevent something from being perceived or understood.

Example

"The trees occluded the view of the mountain, making it difficult to see the summit."

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