seal
/sˈil/
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Definitions
Noun
fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
Noun
a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
Noun
the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal; "a coat of seal"
Noun
a member of a Naval Special Warfare unit who is trained for unconventional warfare; "SEAL is an acronym for Sea Air and Land"
Noun
a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it); "the warrant bore the sheriff''s seal"
Noun
an indication of approved or superior status
Noun
a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture
Noun
fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure
Noun
any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions
Verb
make tight; secure against leakage; "seal the windows"
Verb
close with or as if with a seal; "She sealed the letter with hot wax"
Verb
decide irrevocably; "sealing dooms"
Verb
affix a seal to; "seal the letter"
Verb
cover with varnish
Verb
hunt seals
More General Terms
accolade
affix
award
bluejacket
close
coat
coating
decide
determine
device
fastener
fastening
fill up
fixing
fur
holdfast
honor
honour
hunt
hunt down
impression
laurels
make up one''s mind
navy man
pelt
pinnatiped
pinniped
pinniped mammal
run
sailor
sailor boy
shut
stamp
stick on
surface
track down