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Sealing

verb
/ˈsiːlɪŋ/
Word Frequency: 2.3

Definitions

1.verbTo hunt seals.
"They're organizing a protest against sealing."
2.verbTo place a seal on (a document).
3.verbTo mark with a stamp, as an evidence of standard exactness, legal size, or merchantable quality.
"to seal silverware"
4.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."
5.verbTo prevent people or vehicles from crossing (something).
"The border has been sealed until the fugitives are found."
6.verbTo close securely to prevent leakage.
"I've sealed the bottle to keep the contents fresh."
7.verbTo place in a sealed container.
"I've sealed the documents in this envelope."
8.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."
9.verbTo guarantee.
"The last-minute goal sealed United’s win."
10.verbTo fix, as a piece of iron in a wall, with cement or plaster, etc.
11.verbTo close by means of a seal.
"to seal a drainpipe with water"
12.verbTo confirm or set apart as a second or additional wife.
13.verbTo tie up animals (especially cattle) in their stalls.
14.nounAction of the verb to seal in any sense.
15.adjectiveUsed for closing securely.

Synonyms

blockblock offcloseclose offobstructseal offenclosewaterproofingpluggingwatertightlockingcut-off

Rhymes With

appealingfeelingunfeelingfreewheelinghealingrevealingconcealingreeling
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