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seal
any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions
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noun
any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions
noun
a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
noun
fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure
noun
a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture
noun
fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
noun
an indication of approved or superior status
noun
a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)
“the warrant bore the sheriff's seal”
noun
the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal
“a coat of seal”
verb
decide irrevocably
“sealing dooms”
verb
hunt seals
verb
cover with varnish
verb
close with or as if with a seal
“She sealed the letter with hot wax”
verb
make tight; secure against leakage
“seal the windows”
verb
affix a seal to
“seal the letter”
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the warrant bore the sheriff's seal
a coat of seal
sealing dooms
She sealed the letter with hot wax
seal the windows
seal the letter
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