seal
/siːl/
noun
- A marine animal with flippers that lives in cold waters and eats fish.
- The zoo has a new exhibit where you can watch seals swim and play.
- A seal popped its head out of the water to look at the boat.
- Seals often rest on rocks or beaches when they are not hunting.
- A device or mark used to close something tightly or to show that something is official or authentic.
- Check the seal on the milk carton before you buy it.
- The envelope had a wax seal with the company's logo.
- The document was stamped with the official seal of the court.
- A tight closure that prevents air, water, or other substances from passing through.
- The rubber seal around the refrigerator door keeps the cold air inside.
- Make sure the seal on the window is tight to stop drafts.
- If the seal on the jar is broken, the food might spoil.
verb
- To close something tightly so that air, water, or other substances cannot get in or out.
- Please seal the bag of chips with a clip to keep them fresh.
- She sealed the letter in an envelope before mailing it.
- The plumber used tape to seal the leaking pipe.
- To make something final or definite.
- They shook hands to seal the deal on the house sale.
- Her apology sealed their friendship again.
- The team's victory sealed their place in the championship game.
- To apply a protective coating to a surface.
- We need to seal the wooden deck before winter to protect it from rain.
- The artist sealed the painting with a clear varnish.
- You should seal the grout in the bathroom to prevent mold.
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