Noun
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any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed
chiefly of cold regions
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fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure
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a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture
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an indication of approved or superior status
- seal of approval -
a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)
"the warrant bore the sheriff's seal"
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a member of a Naval Special Warfare unit who is trained for unconventional warfare
"SEAL is an acronym for Sea Air and Land"
- navy seal -
the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal
"a coat of seal"
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a device incised to make an impression
used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
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fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm
used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
- sealing wax
Verb
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hunt seals
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cover with varnish
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affix a seal to
"seal the letter"
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decide irrevocably
"sealing dooms"
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close with or as if with a seal
"She sealed the letter with hot wax"
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make tight
secure against leakage
"seal the windows"
- seal off