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- Dictionaryseal/sē(ə)l/
noun
- 1. a device or substance that is used to join two things together so as to prevent them from coming apart or to prevent anything from passing between them: "blue smoke from the exhaust suggests worn valve seals" Similar
- 2. a piece of wax, lead, or other material with an individual design stamped into it, attached to a document to show that it has come from the person who claims to have issued it. Similar
verb
- 1. fasten or close securely: "he folded it, sealed the envelope, and walked to the mailbox" Similar
- 2. apply a nonporous coating to (a surface) to make it impervious: "seal the finish with a satin varnish"
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The meaning of SEAL is any of numerous carnivorous marine mammals (families Phocidae and Otariidae) that live chiefly in cold regions and have limbs modified into webbed flippers adapted primarily to swimming; especially : a fur seal or hair seal as opposed to a sea lion.
to close an entrance or container so that nothing can enter or leave it. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to cover a surface with a special liquid to protect it: This floor has just been sealed (with varnish), so don't walk on it!
Seal definition: an embossed emblem, figure, symbol, word, letter, etc., used as attestation or evidence of authenticity. See examples of SEAL used in a sentence.
n. 1. a. A device or material that is used to close off or fasten an opening or connection, especially to prevent the escape of a liquid or gas: used caulk as a seal around the window. b. An airtight closure: a door that lacks a tight seal.
A seal is a large animal with a rounded body and flat legs called flippers. Seals eat fish and live in and near the sea, usually in cold parts of the world.
Definitions of seal. noun. fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters. synonyms: sealing wax. see more. noun. fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure. see more. noun. a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture. see more. noun.
to close an entrance or container so that nothing can enter or leave it. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to cover a surface with a special liquid to protect it: This floor has just been sealed (with varnish), so don't walk on it!
seal something to make something definite, so that it cannot be changed or argued about. to seal a contract; They shook hands to seal the deal. The discovery of new evidence sealed his fate (= nothing could prevent what was going to happen to him). She sealed victory with a birdie at the final hole. Topics Discussion and agreement c1; cover surface
SEAL meaning: 1 : to close (something) tightly so that air, liquid, etc., cannot get in or out often + up; 2 : to close (an envelope, bag, etc.) by sticking or pressing two of its parts together
(sometimes followed by up) to close or secure with or as if with a seal: to seal one's lips, seal up a letter ( followed by off ) to enclose (a place) with a fence, wall, etc to decide irrevocably
