v. t.
The valves preclude the blood from entering the veins. E. Darwin. [ 1913 Webster ]
This much will obviate and preclude the objections. Bentley. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. praeclusio. See Preclude. ] The act of precluding, or the state of being precluded; a shutting out. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Shutting out; precluding, or tending to preclude; hindering. --