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