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seals

/siːlz/
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noun

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

    "The seals in the harbor looked better than they smelled."

  • A bearing representing a creature something like a walrus.

verb

  • To hunt seals.

    "They're organizing a protest against sealing."

noun

  • A stamp used to impress a design on a soft substance such as wax.
  • An impression of such stamp on wax, paper or other material used for sealing.
  • A design or insignia usually associated with an organization or an official role.

    "The front of the podium bore the presidential seal."

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

    "The result was declared invalid, as the seal on the meter had been broken."

  • Confirmation or approval, or an indication of this.

    "Her clothes always had her mom's seal of approval."

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

    "The canister is leaking. I think the main seal needs to be replaced."

  • A tight closure, secure against leakage.

    "Close the lid tightly to get a good seal."

  • A chakra.

verb

  • To place a seal on (a document).
  • To mark with a stamp, as an evidence of standard exactness, legal size, or merchantable quality.

    "to seal silverware"

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

    "The cover is sealed. If anyone tries to open it, we'll know about it."

  • To prevent people or vehicles from crossing (something).

    "The border has been sealed until the fugitives are found."

  • To close securely to prevent leakage.

    "I've sealed the bottle to keep the contents fresh."

  • To place in a sealed container.

    "I've sealed the documents in this envelope."

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

    "After thinking for half an hour, the champion sealed his move."

  • To guarantee.

    "The last-minute goal sealed United’s win."

  • To fix, as a piece of iron in a wall, with cement or plaster, etc.
  • To close by means of a seal.

    "to seal a drainpipe with water"

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

verb

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

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