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seal

noun
  1. any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed
  2. a device incised to make an impression
    stamp
  3. fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure
  4. a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture
  5. fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm
    “used for sealing documents and parcels and letters”
  6. an indication of approved or superior status
    cachetseal of approval
  7. a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)
    “the warrant bore the sheriff's seal”
  8. the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal
    “a coat of seal”
    sealskin
verb
  1. decide irrevocably
    “sealing dooms”
  2. hunt seals
  3. cover with varnish
    varnish
  4. close with or as if with a seal
    “We sealed the invitations with hot wax.”
  5. make tight
    seal off
  6. affix a seal to
    “seal the letter”