Seal
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noun
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verb
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verb
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(As a noun)
Seal ( noun )
- An animal that lives in the sea, typically with a streamlined body and flippers for swimming.
- An impression made by a seal, typically on wax or clay and used as a guarantee of authenticity.
- A device for fastening or closing something, such as a door or lid, that is typically made of rubber or metal and can be pressed or rotated to make a tight fit.
- A device or substance that is used to close or seal something in order to keep it airtight or waterproof.
Origin:
Old english sēol, from latin sigillum "seal, signet", from signare "to mark, sign".
Examples:
- The seal swam gracefully through the water.
- He used his personal seal to sign the document.
- The seal on the jar was broken, causing the contents to spoil.
- The mechanic used a special sealant to seal the leak in the engine.
(As a verb)
Seal ( verb )
- An animal that lives in the sea, typically with a streamlined body and flippers for swimming.
- An impression made by a seal, typically on wax or clay and used as a guarantee of authenticity.
- A device for fastening or closing something, such as a door or lid, that is typically made of rubber or metal and can be pressed or rotated to make a tight fit.
- A device or substance that is used to close or seal something in order to keep it airtight or waterproof.
Origin:
Old english sēol, from latin sigillum "seal, signet", from signare "to mark, sign".
Examples:
- The seal swam gracefully through the water.
- He used his personal seal to sign the document.
- The seal on the jar was broken, causing the contents to spoil.
- The mechanic used a special sealant to seal the leak in the engine.
(As a verb)
Seal ( verb )
- An animal that lives in the sea, typically with a streamlined body and flippers for swimming.
- An impression made by a seal, typically on wax or clay and used as a guarantee of authenticity.
- A device for fastening or closing something, such as a door or lid, that is typically made of rubber or metal and can be pressed or rotated to make a tight fit.
- A device or substance that is used to close or seal something in order to keep it airtight or waterproof.
Origin:
Old english sēol, from latin sigillum "seal, signet", from signare "to mark, sign".
Examples:
- The seal swam gracefully through the water.
- He used his personal seal to sign the document.
- The seal on the jar was broken, causing the contents to spoil.
- The mechanic used a special sealant to seal the leak in the engine.