seal
noun
1. fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
Definition categories: man–made, fastener, fastening, fixing, holdfast
2. a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
Similar word(s): stamp
Definition categories: man–made, device
3. the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal
- a coat of seal
Similar word(s): sealskin
Definition categories: substance, fur, pelt
4. a member of a Naval Special Warfare unit who is trained for unconventional warfare
- SEAL is an acronym for Sea Air and Land
Definition categories: person, bluejacket, sailor
5. a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)
- the warrant bore the sheriff's seal
Definition categories: communication, impression, stamp
6. an indication of approved or superior status
Similar word(s): cachet
Definition categories: communication, accolade, award, honor, honour, laurels
7. a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture
Definition categories: man–made, coat, coating
8. fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure
Definition categories: man–made, fastener, fastening, fixing, holdfast
9. any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions
Definition categories: animal, pinnatiped, pinniped
Sentences with seal as a noun:
- The seals in the harbor looked better than they smelled.
- The front of the podium bore the presidential seal.
- The result was declared invalid, as the seal on the meter had been broken.
- Her clothes always had her mom's seal of approval.
- The canister is leaking. I think the main seal needs to be replaced.
- Close the lid tightly to get a good seal.
verb
1. make tight; secure against leakage
- seal the windows
Definition categories: contact, close, shut
2. close with or as if with a seal
- She sealed the letter with hot wax
Definition categories: contact, close
3. decide irrevocably
- sealing dooms
Definition categories: cognition, decide, determine
4. affix a seal to
- seal the letter
Definition categories: contact, affix
5. cover with varnish
Similar word(s): varnish
Definition categories: contact, coat, surface
6. hunt seals
Definition categories: competition, hunt, run
Sentences with seal as a verb:
- They're organizing a protest against sealing.
- to seal weights and measures; to seal silverware
- The cover is sealed. If anyone tries to open it, we'll know about it.
- The border has been sealed until the fugitives are found.
- I've sealed the bottle to keep the contents fresh.
- I've sealed the documents in this envelope.
- After thinking for half an hour, the champion sealed his move.
- The last-minute goal sealed United's win.
- to seal a drainpipe with water