Definition of "obturator" in Anglais

noun

1. (surgery) An object used to obstruct a hole, such as a fissure of the palate.

2. (anatomy) 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.

3. (engineering) A valve closure member (disk, gate, plug, etc.).

4. (firearms) Any device for preventing the escape of gas through the breech mechanism of a breech-loading gun; a gas check.

5. (photography) A camera shutter.