seal
nouns
fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)
"the warrant bore the sheriff's seal"
is a type of (narrower)
a symbol that is the result of printing or engraving
"he put his stamp on the envelope"
a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture
fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure
is a type of (narrower)
restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions
is a type of (narrower)
aquatic carnivorous mammal having a streamlined body specialized for swimming with limbs modified as flippers
verbs
make tight; secure against leakage
"seal the windows"
close with or as if with a seal
"She sealed the letter with hot wax"
decide irrevocably
"sealing dooms"
is a type of (narrower)
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
"We finally decided after lengthy deliberations"
affix a seal to
"seal the letter"
is derived from
cover with varnish
hunt seals
is a type of (narrower)
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
"Goering often hunted wild boars in Poland"; "The dogs are running deer"; "The Duke hunted in these woods"
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