seal

B2
Pronunciation
/siːl/
Noun
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

A pinniped (Pinnipedia), particularly an earless seal (true seal) or eared seal.

Example Sentences
  • The seals in the harbor looked better than they smelled.
2 Definition

A bearing representing a creature something like a walrus.

3 Definition

A stamp used to impress a design on a soft substance such as wax.

4 Definition

An impression of such stamp on wax, paper or other material used for sealing.

5 Definition

A design or insignia usually associated with an organization or an official role.

Example Sentences
  • The front of the podium bore the presidential seal.
6 Definition

Anything that secures or authenticates.

7 Definition

Something which will be visibly damaged if a covering or container is opened, and which may or may not bear an official design.

Example Sentences
  • The result was declared invalid, as the seal on the meter had been broken.
8 Definition

Confirmation or approval, or an indication of this.

Example Sentences
  • Her clothes always had her mom's seal of approval.
9 Definition

Something designed to prevent liquids or gases from leaking through a joint.

Example Sentences
  • The canister is leaking. I think the main seal needs to be replaced.
10 Definition

A tight closure, secure against leakage.

Example Sentences
  • Close the lid tightly to get a good seal.
11 Definition

A chakra.

Verb
13 definition(s)
1 Definition

To hunt seals.

Example Sentences
  • They're organizing a protest against sealing.
2 Definition

To place a seal on (a document).

3 Definition

To mark with a stamp, as an evidence of standard exactness, legal size, or merchantable quality.

Example Sentences
  • to seal silverware
4 Definition

To fasten (something) so that it cannot be opened without visible damage.

Example Sentences
  • The cover is sealed. If anyone tries to open it, we'll know about it.
5 Definition

To prevent people or vehicles from crossing (something).

Synonyms
block block off close close off obstruct seal off
Example Sentences
  • The border has been sealed until the fugitives are found.
6 Definition

To close securely to prevent leakage.

Example Sentences
  • I've sealed the bottle to keep the contents fresh.
7 Definition

To place in a sealed container.

Synonyms
enclose
Example Sentences
  • I've sealed the documents in this envelope.
8 Definition

To place a notation of one's next move in a sealed envelope to be opened after an adjournment.

Example Sentences
  • After thinking for half an hour, the champion sealed his move.
9 Definition

To guarantee.

Example Sentences
  • The last-minute goal sealed United’s win.
10 Definition

To fix, as a piece of iron in a wall, with cement or plaster, etc.

11 Definition

To close by means of a seal.

Example Sentences
  • to seal a drainpipe with water
12 Definition

To confirm or set apart as a second or additional wife.

13 Definition

To tie up animals (especially cattle) in their stalls.