occipital |
of, pertaining to, or located near the back of the head and skull. [2 definitions] |
occipital bone |
a curved, compound, four-sided bone that forms the back and part of the base of the skull. |
occiput |
the back of the head or skull, esp. the lower portion. |
occlude |
to close or obstruct (a passage or opening, one's vision, or the like). [5 definitions] |
occluded front |
the air front formed when a cold front overtakes a warm front, forcing it upward. |
occlusion |
obstruction or closing of a passage, such as a blood vessel. [3 definitions] |
occult |
of, pertaining to, or with the aid of the supernatural. [8 definitions] |
occultation |
the disappearance of one celestial body behind another, as when a planet or star is obscured by the moon. [2 definitions] |
occultism |
belief in the occult. [2 definitions] |
occupancy |
the act or condition of occupying or holding a place, position, or property. [4 definitions] |
occupant |
one, or a group, that occupies a place or position. [2 definitions] |
occupation |
a person's normal way of earning a livelihood; profession. [5 definitions] |
occupational |
of or pertaining to one's occupation, profession, or place of employment. |
occupational disease |
a disease or disorder caused by the working conditions or requirements of one's occupation. |
occupational therapy |
therapy consisting of work designed to provide mental diversion or a creative outlet, exercise to heal or correct a physical deficiency or injury, or training in vocational skills. |
occupy |
to control (territory or the like) after seizure. [4 definitions] |
occur |
to take place; happen. [3 definitions] |
occurrence |
the process or fact of occurring. [2 definitions] |
ocean |
the vast expanse of salt water covering approximately three quarters of the earth's surface. [3 definitions] |
oceanarium |
a large public or commercial marine aquarium. |
oceanaut |
an aquanaut. |