obturate /obˈtū-rāt/

To stop up

obturāˈtion noun

1. Stopping up
2. Stopping of a hole to prevent the escape of gas (gunnery)

obˈturātor noun

1. A structure or device that closes a cavity
2. The structures closing a large opening in the hip bone (anatomy)

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