Definitions for seal

Definitions for (noun) seal

Main entry: seal

Definition: any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions


Main entry: seal, stamp

Definition: a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents


Main entry: seal

Definition: fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure


Main entry: seal

Definition: a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture


Main entry: seal, sealing wax

Definition: fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters


Main entry: seal, seal of approval, cachet

Definition: an indication of approved or superior status


Main entry: seal

Definition: a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)

Usage: the warrant bore the sheriff's seal


Main entry: Navy SEAL, SEAL

Definition: a member of a Naval Special Warfare unit who is trained for unconventional warfare

Usage: SEAL is an acronym for Sea Air and Land


Main entry: seal, sealskin

Definition: the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal

Usage: a coat of seal


Definitions for (verb) seal

Main entry: seal

Definition: decide irrevocably

Usage: sealing dooms


Main entry: seal

Definition: hunt seals


Main entry: varnish, seal

Definition: cover with varnish


Main entry: seal

Definition: close with or as if with a seal

Usage: She sealed the letter with hot wax


Main entry: seal, seal off

Definition: make tight; secure against leakage

Usage: seal the windows


Main entry: seal

Definition: affix a seal to

Usage: seal the letter


Visual thesaurus for seal