American English pronunciation
How to pronounce seals
IPA transcription: ['silz]
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Noun
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fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
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a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
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an indication of approved or superior status
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the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal
“a coat of seal”
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a member of a Naval Special Warfare unit who is trained for unconventional warfare
“SEAL is an acronym for Sea Air and Land”
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a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)
“the warrant bore the sheriff's seal”
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a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture
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fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure
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any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions
Verb
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make tight; secure against leakage
“seal the windows”
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close with or as if with a seal
“She sealed the letter with hot wax”
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decide irrevocably
“sealing dooms”
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affix a seal to
“seal the letter”
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cover with varnish
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hunt seals
Usage examples
- He renamed the club the California Seals.
- The island is a breeding site for seabirds, seals, and sea lions.
- Vachss dedicated his novel "Mask Market" to Seals's memory.
- Seven seals were stamped on great sheets.
- Shazam then seals his remains and the amulet in a tomb.
- I don't like seals anyhow.
- Seven seals were stamped on great sheets.
- Seven seals were stamped on great sheets.
- Few counties in Arkansas have county seals.
- Canada's largest market for seals is Norway.