seal

/siːl/ · noun

Meaning

A pinniped (Pinnipedia), particularly an earless seal (true seal) or eared seal.
A bearing representing a creature something like a walrus.
To hunt seals.
A stamp used to impress a design on a soft substance such as wax.
An impression of such stamp on wax, paper or other material used for sealing.
A design or insignia usually associated with an organization or an official role.
Anything that secures or authenticates.
Something which will be visibly damaged if a covering or container is opened, and which may or may not bear an official design.
Confirmation or approval, or an indication of this.
To place a seal on (a document).
To mark with a stamp, as an evidence of standard exactness, legal size, or merchantable quality.
To fasten (something) so that it cannot be opened without visible damage.
To prevent people or vehicles from crossing (something).
To close securely to prevent leakage.
To place in a sealed container.
To tie up animals (especially cattle) in their stalls.

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