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