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 ]
v. t. [ L. recludere to unclose, open; pref. re- again, back, un- + claudere to shut. ] To open; to unclose. [ R. ] Harvey. [ 1913 Webster ]