4syllables
obturator
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obturator is a polysyllabic word with 4 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, obturator is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofobturator
1noun
- An object used to obstruct a hole, such as a fissure of the palate.
- The membrane vessels, etc. that close the obturator foramen, or thyroid foramen, a large opening or fenestra in the anterior part of the hip bone.
- Valve closure member (disk, gate, plug, etc.).
- (ordnance) Any device for preventing the escape of gas through the breech mechanism of a breech-loading gun; a gas check.
- A camera shutter.
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