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Seals

/siːlz/

A pinniped (Pinnipedia), particularly an earless seal (true seal) or eared seal.

📖 Definitions of "Seals"

noun
  1. 1

    A pinniped (Pinnipedia), particularly an earless seal (true seal) or eared seal.

    "The seals in the harbor looked better than they smelled."

  2. 2

    A bearing representing a creature something like a walrus.

verb
  1. 1

    To hunt seals.

    "They're organizing a protest against sealing."

noun
  1. 1

    A stamp used to impress a design on a soft substance such as wax.

  2. 2

    An impression of such stamp on wax, paper or other material used for sealing.

  3. 3

    A design or insignia usually associated with an organization or an official role.

    "The front of the podium bore the presidential seal."

  4. 4

    Anything that secures or authenticates.

verb
  1. 1

    To place a seal on (a document).

  2. 2

    To mark with a stamp, as an evidence of standard exactness, legal size, or merchantable quality.

    "to seal silverware"

  3. 3

    To fasten (something) so that it cannot be opened without visible damage.

    "The cover is sealed. If anyone tries to open it, we'll know about it."

  4. 4

    To prevent people or vehicles from crossing (something).

    "The border has been sealed until the fugitives are found."

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