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occlusion vs stopple

stopple vs occlusion

occlusion and stopple both are nouns.

occlusion is not a verb while stopple is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
occlusion Yes No No No
stopple Yes No Yes No
As nouns, stopple is a hyponym of occlusion; that is, stopple is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than occlusion:
  • occlusion: an obstruction in a pipe or tube
  • stopple: blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly
Other hyponyms of occlusion include breech closer, breechblock, plug, stopper, vapor lock, vapour lock.
occlusion (noun) stopple (noun)
the act of blocking blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly
an obstruction in a pipe or tube
(dentistry) the normal spatial relation of the teeth when the jaws are closed
(meteorology) a composite front when colder air surrounds a mass of warm air and forces it aloft
closure or blockage (as of a blood vessel)
occlusion (verb) stopple (verb)
close or secure with or as if with a stopper
Difference between occlusion and stopple

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