Definitions

1. noun

An animal that lives in or around water and has a layer of fat to keep warm, typically having a streamlined body and flippers.

“The harbor seal swam close to the shore.”

2. noun

A device or process for making or breaking a mark, especially a wax mark, on a document.

“The notary used a seal to authenticate the document.”

3. verb

To fix or stamp a mark, especially a wax mark, on a document.

“She sealed the envelope with a wax stamp.”

4. verb

To make (something) secure or watertight, typically by applying a layer of a liquid substance.

“The crew sealed the leak in the ship’s hull.”

5. verb

To complete or finalize (a document or agreement).

“They sealed the deal with a handshake.”

6. verb

To keep or preserve (something) from being seen or discovered.

“The government sealed the evidence to prevent it from being leaked.”

7. verb

To fix or attach a seal to (a document or container).

“He sealed the letter with a wax stamp.”