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seal
(s/i/l )

noun (n)

  • fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    sealing wax
    source: wordnet30
  • a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    stamp
    source: wordnet30
  • the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal(noun.substance)
    Example:
    A coat of seal.
    Synonym:
    sealskin
    source: wordnet30
  • a member of a Naval Special Warfare unit who is trained for unconventional warfare(noun.person)
    Example:
    SEAL is an acronym for Sea Air and Land.
    Synonym:
    navy seal
    source: wordnet30
  • a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)(noun.communication)
    Example:
    The warrant bore the sheriff's seal.
    source: wordnet30
  • an indication of approved or superior status(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    cachet, seal of approval
    source: wordnet30
  • a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions(noun.animal)
    source: wordnet30
  • Any aquatic carnivorous mammal of the families Phocidæ and Otariidæ.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • An engraved or inscribed stamp, used for marking an impression in wax or other soft substance, to be attached to a document, or otherwise used by way of authentication or security.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • make tight; secure against leakage(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Seal the windows.
    Synonym:
    seal off
    source: wordnet30
  • close with or as if with a seal(verb.contact)
    Example:
    She sealed the letter with hot wax.
    Antonym:
    unseal
    source: wordnet30
  • decide irrevocably(verb.cognition)
    Example:
    Sealing dooms.
    source: wordnet30
  • affix a seal to(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Seal the letter.
    source: wordnet30
  • cover with varnish(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    varnish
    source: wordnet30
  • hunt seals(verb.competition)
    source: wordnet30
  • To set or affix a seal to; hence, to authenticate; to confirm; to ratify; to establish; as, to seal a deed.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To affix one's seal, or a seal.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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