seal

phonetic symbol: / síl / 

seal - English Dictionary

[ noun ]
■ any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed
■ chiefly of cold regions

[ noun ]
■ a device incised to make an impression
■ used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
stamp

[ noun ]
■ fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure

[ noun ]
■ a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture

[ noun ]
■ fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm
■ used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
sealing wax

[ noun ]
■ an indication of approved or superior status
cachet , seal of approval

[ noun ]
■ a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)
e.g.)
・the warrant bore the sheriff's seal

[ noun ]
■ a member of a Naval Special Warfare unit who is trained for unconventional warfare
e.g.)
・SEAL is an acronym for Sea Air and Land
navy seal

[ noun ]
■ the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal
e.g.)
・a coat of seal
sealskin

[ verb ]
■ decide irrevocably
e.g.)
・sealing dooms

[ verb ]
■ hunt seals

[ verb ]
■ cover with varnish
varnish

[ verb ]
■ close with or as if with a seal
e.g.)
・She sealed the letter with hot wax

[ verb ]
■ make tight
■ secure against leakage
e.g.)
・seal the windows
seal off

[ verb ]
■ affix a seal to
e.g.)
・seal the letter

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