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seal / SEAL > 15 senses
NOUN1seal, sealing waxFastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm
2seal, stampA device incised to make an impression
3seal, sealskinThe pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal
4SEAL, Navy SEALA member of a Naval Special Warfare unit who is trained for unconventional warfare
5sealA stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)
6seal, cachet, seal of approvalAn indication of approved or superior status
7sealA finishing coat applied to exclude moisture
8sealFastener that provides a tight and perfect closure
9sealAny of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed
VERB1sealClose with or as if with a seal
2seal, seal offMake tight
3sealDecide irrevocably
4sealAffix a seal to
5seal, varnishCover with varnish
6sealHunt seals
seal / SEAL > pronunciation
Soundssiy'l
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seal > noun 1, artifact
MeaningFastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm. Used for sealing documents and parcels and letters.
Synonymssealing wax
Broaderfastener, fastening, holdfast, fixing
Substanceslac
Verbsseal
seal > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA device incised to make an impression. Used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents.
Synonymsstamp
Narrowerbulla; cachet; great seal; handstamp, rubber stamp; signet
Broaderdevice
Verbsseal; seal
seal > noun 3, substance
MeaningThe pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal.
Examples"a coat of seal"
Synonymssealskin
Broaderfur, pelt
Verbsseal
SEAL > noun 4, person
MeaningA member of a Naval Special Warfare unit who is trained for unconventional warfare.
Examples"SEAL is an acronym for Sea Air and Land"
SynonymsNavy SEAL
Categorymilitary, armed forces, armed services, military machine, war machine
Member ofNaval Special Warfare, NSW
Broaderbluejacket, navy man, sailor, sailor boy
seal > noun 5, communication
MeaningA stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it).
Examples"the warrant bore the sheriff's seal"
Broaderstamp, impression
Verbsseal; seal
seal > noun 6, communication
MeaningAn indication of approved or superior status.
Synonymscachet, seal of approval
Broaderaward, accolade, honor, honour, laurels
Verbsseal
seal > noun 7, artifact
MeaningA finishing coat applied to exclude moisture.
Narrowerundercoat, underseal
Broadercoating, coat
Verbsseal
seal > noun 8, artifact
MeaningFastener that provides a tight and perfect closure.
Narrowerbreak seal; gasket; piston ring; washer
Broaderfastener, fastening, holdfast, fixing
Verbsseal
seal > noun 9, animal
MeaningAny of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed. Chiefly of cold regions.
Narrowercrabeater seal, crab-eating seal; eared seal; earless seal, true seal, hair seal
Broaderpinniped mammal, pinniped, pinnatiped
Adjectivesphocine
Verbsseal
seal > verb 1, contact
MeaningClose with or as if with a seal.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Examples"She sealed the letter with hot wax"
Entailsfasten, fix, secure
Broaderclose, fill up
Contraryunseal
Similar toseal, seal off
Nounsseal; sealer; seal; sealant
seal > verb 2, contact
MeaningMake tight. Secure against leakage.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
ModelThey want to seal the doors
Examples"seal the windows"
Synonymsseal off
Narrowerreseal; waterproof; caulk, calk; pack
Broaderclose, shut
Similar toseal
Nounsseal; sealant, sealer
seal > verb 3, cognition
MeaningDecide irrevocably.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s that CLAUSE
Examples"sealing dooms"
Broaderdecide, make up one's mind, determine
Nounsseal
seal > verb 4, contact
MeaningAffix a seal to.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"seal the letter"
Broaderaffix, stick on
Nounsseal; sealer; seal; seal
seal > verb 5, contact
MeaningCover with varnish.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymsvarnish
Narrowershellac
Broadercoat, surface
Nounssealing; sealant, sealer; seal
seal > verb 6, competition
MeaningHunt seals.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s PP
ModelIn the summer they like to go out and seal
Broaderhunt, run, hunt down, track down
Nounsseal; seal

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