embolon

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Synonyms: embolo, embolos

Antonyms: embolo, embolos

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Noun

1. A [[blood clot]] or [[swelling]], particularly one that blocks an [[artery]]; an [[embolus]].
2. {{lb|en|historical}} A [[battering ram]] on a [[warship]].
3. {{lb|en|historical}} A [[military]] formation, usually shaped like a wedge.
4. {{lb|en|archaic|rare}} Anything wedge-shaped.

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