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Seal

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA pinniped (Pinnipedia), particularly an earless seal (true seal) or eared seal.
"The seals in the harbor looked better than they smelled."
2.VerbTo hunt seals.
"They're organizing a protest against sealing."
3.NounA stamp used to impress a design on a soft substance such as wax.
4.NounAn impression of such stamp on wax, paper or other material used for sealing.
5.NounA facsimile of an impression of such stamp that is a mark or symbol of an office or organisation.
"The front of the podium bore the presidential seal."
6.NounAnything that secures or authenticates.
7.NounSomething which will be visibly damaged if a covering or container is opened, and which may or may not bear an official design.
"The result was declared invalid, as the seal on the meter had been broken."
8.NounConfirmation or approval, or an indication of this.
"Her clothes always had her mom's seal of approval."
9.NounSomething designed to prevent liquids or gases from leaking through a joint.
"The canister is leaking. I think the main seal needs to be replaced."
10.NounA tight closure, secure against leakage.
"Close the lid tightly to get a good seal."
11.NounA chakra. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
12.VerbTo place a seal on (a document).
13.VerbTo mark with a stamp, as an evidence of standard exactness, legal size, or merchantable quality.
"to seal weights and measures; to seal silverware"
14.VerbTo fasten (something) so that it cannot be opened without visible damage.
"The cover is sealed. If anyone tries to open it, we'll know about it."
15.VerbTo prevent people or vehicles from crossing (something).
"The border has been sealed until the fugitives are found."
16.VerbTo close securely to prevent leakage.
"I've sealed the bottle to keep the contents fresh."
17.VerbTo place in a sealed container.
"I've sealed the documents in this envelope."
18.VerbTo place a notation of one's next move in a sealed envelope to be opened after an adjournment.
"After thinking for half an hour, the champion sealed his move."
19.VerbTo guarantee.
"The last-minute goal sealed United’s win.; seal one's destiny; seal someone's fate; seal the job"
20.VerbTo fix, as a piece of iron in a wall, with cement or plaster, etc.
21.VerbTo close by means of a seal.
"to seal a drainpipe with water"
22.VerbTo bind eternally as family members.
23.VerbTo form a sacred commitment.
24.VerbTo fry (meat) at a high temperature to retain the juices.
25.VerbTo tie up animals (especially cattle) in their stalls.
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