Definition of Seal
Seal
seal
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a substance or device that is used to join two things together and secures them;
e.g. I put a wax seal on the back of the envelope and then I put it in the mailbox.
(noun)
a marine mammal with flippers that lives in cold regions and eats fish;
e.g. Seals swim in the sea to look for food, then return to land to rest.
(noun)
something that is regarded as a guarantee or confirmation of something;
e.g. My parents gave their seal of approval on my college choice, and I was off!
(verb)
to fasten or secure;
e.g. I sealed the envelope with glue, and then gave it to the mailman.
(verb)
to conclude, set, affix, or secure something definitively;
e.g. We sealed the business deal and then celebrated at a restaurant.
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