seal

1 of 5

noun (1)

ˈsēl

plural seals also seal

: any of numerous carnivorous marine mammals (families Phocidae and Otariidae) that live chiefly in cold regions and have limbs modified into webbed flippers adapted primarily to swimming

especially : a fur seal or hair seal as opposed to a sea lion

: the pelt of a fur seal

: leather made from the skin of a seal

: a dark brown

seal

2 of 5

verb (1)

sealed; sealing; seals

intransitive verb

: to hunt seals

seal

3 of 5

noun (2)

: something that confirms, ratifies, or makes secure : guarantee, assurance

b(1)

: a device with a cut or raised emblem, symbol, or word used especially to certify a signature or authenticate a document

(2)

: a medallion or ring face bearing such a device incised so that it can be impressed on wax or moist clay

also : a piece of wax or a wafer bearing such an impression

: an impression, device, or mark given the effect of a common-law seal by statute law or by American local custom recognized by judicial decision

: a usually ornamental adhesive stamp that may be used to close a letter or package

especially : one given in a fund-raising campaign

: something that secures (such as a wax seal on a document)

: a closure that must be broken to be opened and that thus reveals tampering

c(1)

: a tight and perfect closure (as against the passage of gas or water)

(2)

: a device to prevent the passage or return of gas or air into a pipe or container

: a seal that is a symbol or mark of office

seal

4 of 5

verb (2)

sealed; sealing; seals

transitive verb

: to confirm or make secure by or as if by a seal

seal the deal

: to solemnize (something, such as a marriage) for eternity by a Mormon rite

: to set or affix an authenticating seal to

also : authenticate, ratify

: to mark with a stamp or seal usually as an evidence of standard exactness, legal size, weight, or capacity, or merchantable quality

: to fasten with or as if with a seal to prevent tampering

: to close or make secure against access, leakage, or passage by a fastening or coating

: to fix in position or close breaks in with a filling (as of plaster)

: to determine irrevocably or indisputably

that answer sealed our fate

SEAL

5 of 5

abbreviation

ˈsēl

sea, air, land (team)

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English sele, from Old English seolh; akin to Old High German selah seal

Noun (2)

Middle English sele, seel, from Anglo-French seal, sel, from Latin sigillum seal, from diminutive of signum sign, seal — more at sign

First Known Use

Noun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (1)

1828, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb (2)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

seal 1 of 3

noun

ˈsēl

: a sea mammal that swims with flippers, lives mostly in cold regions, bears young on land, feeds on fish and other sea animals (as squid), and is sometimes hunted for its fur, hide, or oil

: the soft fur of a seal

seal

2 of 3

noun

: something that closes tightly

The seal on the package is broken.

: the condition of having a tight seal

Caulk gives the window a seal.

: an official mark stamped or pressed on something

She … stamped her own official seal beside his signature.

Lois Lowry, The Giver

: a device with a cut or raised design or figure that can be stamped or pressed into wax or paper

: a stamp that may be used to close a letter or package

Christmas seals

: something (as a pledge) that makes safe or secure

The deal was made under seal of secrecy.

seal

3 of 3

verb

sealed; sealing

: to close tightly or completely to prevent anyone or anything from moving in or out

: to put an official mark on

Legal Definition

seal 1 of 2

noun

: a device (as an emblem, symbol, or word) used to identify or replace a signature and to authenticate (as at common law) written matter see also contract under seal at contract

seal

2 of 2

transitive verb

: to authenticate or approve by or as if by a seal

: to close off (as records) from public access

单词	seals
释义	seal 1 of 5 noun (1) ˈsēl plural seals also seal 1 : any of numerous carnivorous marine mammals (families Phocidae and Otariidae) that live chiefly in cold regions and have limbs modified into webbed flippers adapted primarily to swimming especially : a fur seal or hair seal as opposed to a sea lion 2 a : the pelt of a fur seal b : leather made from the skin of a seal 3 : a dark brown seal 2 of 5 verb (1) sealed; sealing; seals intransitive verb : to hunt seals seal 3 of 5 noun (2) 1 a : something that confirms, ratifies, or makes secure : guarantee, assurance b(1) : a device with a cut or raised emblem, symbol, or word used especially to certify a signature or authenticate a document (2) : a medallion or ring face bearing such a device incised so that it can be impressed on wax or moist clay also : a piece of wax or a wafer bearing such an impression c : an impression, device, or mark given the effect of a common-law seal by statute law or by American local custom recognized by judicial decision d : a usually ornamental adhesive stamp that may be used to close a letter or package especially : one given in a fund-raising campaign 2 a : something that secures (such as a wax seal on a document) b : a closure that must be broken to be opened and that thus reveals tampering c(1) : a tight and perfect closure (as against the passage of gas or water) (2) : a device to prevent the passage or return of gas or air into a pipe or container 3 : a seal that is a symbol or mark of office seal 4 of 5 verb (2) sealed; sealing; seals transitive verb 1 a : to confirm or make secure by or as if by a seal seal the deal b : to solemnize (something, such as a marriage) for eternity by a Mormon rite 2 a : to set or affix an authenticating seal to also : authenticate, ratify b : to mark with a stamp or seal usually as an evidence of standard exactness, legal size, weight, or capacity, or merchantable quality 3 a : to fasten with or as if with a seal to prevent tampering b : to close or make secure against access, leakage, or passage by a fastening or coating c : to fix in position or close breaks in with a filling (as of plaster) 4 : to determine irrevocably or indisputably that answer sealed our fate SEAL 5 of 5 abbreviation ˈsēl sea, air, land (team) Phrases under seal : with an authenticating seal affixed Word History Etymology Noun (1) Middle English sele, from Old English seolh; akin to Old High German selah seal Noun (2) Middle English sele, seel, from Anglo-French seal, sel, from Latin sigillum seal, from diminutive of signum sign, seal — more at sign First Known Use Noun (1) before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb (1) 1828, in the meaning defined above Noun (2) 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb (2) 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing seal cylinder seal crabeater seal close/seal the deal great seal fur seal northern fur seal seal in seal of approval seal ring seal someone's fate true seal elephant seal bearded seal harbor seal leopard seal false Solomon's seal seal off seal point harp seal hair seal southern fur seal Solomon's seal eared seal monk seal set the seal on Weddell seal under seal See More cylinder seal crabeater seal close/seal the deal great seal fur seal northern fur seal seal in seal of approval seal ring seal someone's fate true seal elephant seal bearded seal harbor seal leopard seal false Solomon's seal seal off seal point harp seal hair seal southern fur seal Solomon's seal eared seal monk seal set the seal on Weddell seal under seal See More Kids Definition seal 1 of 3 noun ˈsēl 1 : a sea mammal that swims with flippers, lives mostly in cold regions, bears young on land, feeds on fish and other sea animals (as squid), and is sometimes hunted for its fur, hide, or oil 2 : the soft fur of a seal seal 2 of 3 noun 1 : something that closes tightly The seal on the package is broken. 2 : the condition of having a tight seal Caulk gives the window a seal. 3 : an official mark stamped or pressed on something She … stamped her own official seal beside his signature. Lois Lowry, The Giver 4 : a device with a cut or raised design or figure that can be stamped or pressed into wax or paper 5 : a stamp that may be used to close a letter or package Christmas seals 6 : something (as a pledge) that makes safe or secure The deal was made under seal of secrecy. seal 3 of 3 verb sealed; sealing 1 : to close tightly or completely to prevent anyone or anything from moving in or out 2 : to put an official mark on Medical Definition seal transitive verb ˈsēl : to apply dental sealant to the teeth to be sealed are surrounded by cotton rolls and dried thoroughly J. W. Friedman Legal Definition seal 1 of 2 noun : a device (as an emblem, symbol, or word) used to identify or replace a signature and to authenticate (as at common law) written matter see also contract under seal at contract seal 2 of 2 transitive verb 1 : to authenticate or approve by or as if by a seal 2 : to close off (as records) from public access History and Etymology for seal Noun Old French seel, from Latin sigillum, from diminutive of signum mark, sign seals 1 of 2 noun plural of seal as in signatures an official mark that is stamped on paper or on a small piece of wax to show that something (such as a document) is genuine and has been officially approved The paperwork must have a notary's seal. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance signatures stamps certifications authorizations permits licenses clearances green lights warrants permissions sanctions licences consents leaves sufferances tolerances allowances accreditations concurrences passes imprimaturs patents agreements grants acquiescences concessions liberties acceptances assents tolerations okays accords OKs Antonyms & Near Antonyms injunctions denials refusals revocations vetoes rejections exclusions suppressions prohibitions bans deterrences discouragements embargoes repressions proscriptions interdictions See More seals 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of seal 1 as in whales Synonyms & Similar Words whales fishes clams harvests shrimps picks traps nets forages accumulates bags gathers captures crops hunts snares reaps hays cuts garners gleans grows mows raises Antonyms & Near Antonyms plants seeds sows 2 as in locks Synonyms & Similar Words locks latches secures chains bars bolts shuts battens (down) fastens closes stops slams bangs Antonyms & Near Antonyms opens unlocks unseals unlatches unfastens unbolts unbars See More
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