Seal meaning

What does “seal” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“seal” is a noun and verb with 15 meanings. Its most common meaning is: fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters.

seal

noun

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

    Synonymssealing wax
  2. a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents

    Synonymsstamp
  3. the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal

    “a coat of seal”

    Synonymssealskin
  4. a member of a Naval Special Warfare unit who is trained for unconventional warfare

    “SEAL is an acronym for Sea Air and Land”

    SynonymsNavy SEAL
  5. a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)

    “the warrant bore the sheriff's seal”

  6. an indication of approved or superior status

  7. a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture

  8. fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure

  9. any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions

verb

  1. make tight; secure against leakage

    “seal the windows”

    Synonymsseal off
  2. close with or as if with a seal

    “She sealed the letter with hot wax”

    Oppositesunseal
  3. decide irrevocably

    “sealing dooms”

  4. affix a seal to

    “seal the letter”

  5. cover with varnish

    Synonymsvarnish
  6. hunt seals

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University