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seal

/s/i/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms sealing wax

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms stamp

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal

    noun.substance

    Examples
    A coat of seal.
    Synonyms sealskin

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. a member of a Naval Special Warfare unit who is trained for unconventional warfare

    noun.person

    Examples
    SEAL is an acronym for Sea Air and Land.
    Synonyms navy seal

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)

    noun.communication

    Examples
    The warrant bore the sheriff's seal.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. an indication of approved or superior status

    noun.communication

    Synonyms cachet seal of approval

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture

    noun.artifact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  8. fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure

    noun.artifact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  9. any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions

    noun.animal

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  10. Any aquatic carnivorous mammal of the families <i>Phocid&aelig;</i> and <i>Otariid&aelig;</i>.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

  11. 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

  1. make tight; secure against leakage

    verb.contact

    Examples
    Seal the windows.
    Synonyms seal off

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. close with or as if with a seal

    verb.contact

    Examples
    She sealed the letter with hot wax.
    Antonyms unseal

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. decide irrevocably

    verb.cognition

    Examples
    Sealing dooms.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. affix a seal to

    verb.contact

    Examples
    Seal the letter.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. cover with varnish

    verb.contact

    Synonyms varnish

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. hunt seals

    verb.competition

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. To set or affix a seal to; hence, to authenticate; to confirm; to ratify; to establish; as, to <i>seal</i> a deed.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  8. To affix one's seal, or a seal.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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