Overview of noun seal

The noun seal has 9 senses

• sealing wax, seal -- (fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters)


• seal, stamp -- (a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents)


• seal, sealskin -- (the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal; "a coat of seal")


• Navy SEAL, SEAL -- (a member of a Naval Special Warfare unit who is trained for unconventional warfare; "SEAL is an acronym for Sea Air and Land")


• seal -- (a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it); "the warrant bore the sheriff's seal")


• cachet, seal, seal of approval -- (an indication of approved or superior status)


• seal -- (a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture)


• seal -- (fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure)


• seal -- (any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions)

Overview of verb seal

The verb seal has 6 senses

• seal, seal off -- (make tight; secure against leakage; "seal the windows")


• seal -- (close with or as if with a seal; "She sealed the letter with hot wax")


• seal -- (decide irrevocably; "sealing dooms")


• seal -- (affix a seal to; "seal the letter")


• varnish, seal -- (cover with varnish)


• seal -- (hunt seals)