seal

Definitions of seal in various dictionaries:

noun - fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm

noun - a device incised to make an impression

noun - the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal

noun - a member of a Naval Special Warfare unit who is trained for unconventional warfare

noun - a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)

noun - an indication of approved or superior status

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

verb - make tight

verb - close with or as if with a seal

verb - decide irrevocably

verb - affix a seal to

verb - cover with varnish

verb - hunt seals

A die or signet having a raised or incised emblem used to stamp an impression on a receptive substance such as wax or lead.

The impression so made.

The design or emblem itself, belonging exclusively to the user: a monarch’s seal.

A small disk or wafer of wax, lead, or paper bearing such an imprint and affixed to a document to prove authenticity or to secure it.

Something, such as a commercial hallmark, that authenticates, confirms, or attests.

A substance, especially an adhesive agent such as wax or putty, used to close or secure something or to prevent seepage of moisture or air.

A device that joins two systems or elements in such a way as to prevent leakage.

An airtight closure.

A closure, as on a package, used to prove that the contents have not been tampered with.

A small decorative paper sticker.

To affix a seal to in order to prove authenticity or attest to accuracy, legal weight, quality, or another standard.

To close with or as if with a seal.

To close hermetically.

To make fast or fill up, as with plaster or cement.

To apply a waterproof coating to: seal a blacktop driveway.

To grant, certify, or designate under seal or authority.

To establish or determine irrevocably: Our fate was sealed.

To make (a marriage, for example) binding for life; solemnize forever.

Any of various aquatic, carnivorous mammals of the families Phocidae and Otariidae, found chiefly in the Northern Hemisphere and having a sleek, torpedo-shaped body and limbs that are modified into paddlelike flippers.

The pelt or fur of one of these animals, especially a fur seal.

Leather made from the hide of one of these animals.

adj - to close or make secure against access, leakage, or passage [v -ED, -ING, -S] : SEALABLE

SEAL - Seal most commonly refers to: Pinniped, a diverse group of semi-aquatic marine mammals, many of which are commonly called seals, particularly: Earle...