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seal
noun(seal)a member of a Naval Special Warfare unit who is trained for unconventional warfare
Synonyms: navy seal,
seal
noun(seal)fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
Synonyms: sealing wax,
seal
verb(seal)make tight; secure against leakage
Synonyms: seal off,
Examples:
Seal the windows.
seal
noun(seal)a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
Synonyms: stamp,
seal
noun(seal)the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal
Synonyms: sealskin,
Examples:
A coat of seal.
seal
verb(seal)affix a seal to
Examples:
Seal the letter.
seal
noun(seal)a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture
seal
noun(seal)any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions
seal
noun(seal)a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)
Examples:
The warrant bore the sheriff's seal.
seal
verb(seal)close with or as if with a seal
Antonyms: unseal,
Examples:
She sealed the letter with hot wax.
seal
verb(seal)decide irrevocably
Examples:
Sealing dooms.
seal
noun(seal)fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure
seal
verb(seal)hunt seals