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an indication of approved or superior status

any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions

a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents

fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure

a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture

fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters

a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it); "the warrant bore the sheriff's seal"

the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal; "a coat of seal"

hunt seals

cover with varnish

a member of a Naval Special Warfare unit who is trained for unconventional warfare; "SEAL is an acronym for Sea Air and Land"

decide irrevocably; "sealing dooms"

close with or as if with a seal; "She sealed the letter with hot wax"

affix a seal to; "seal the letter"

an indication of approved or superior status

any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions

a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents

fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure

a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture

fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters

a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it); "the warrant bore the sheriff's seal"

the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal; "a coat of seal"

hunt seals

cover with varnish

A compound hydraulic valve for regulating the passage of the gas through a set of purifiers so as to cut out each one in turn for the renewal of the lime.

Any aquatic carnivorous mammal of the families Phocidae and Otariidae.

An engraved or inscribed stamp, used for marking an impression in wax or other soft substance, to be attached to a document, or otherwise used by way of authentication or security.

Wax, wafer, or other tenacious substance, set to an instrument, and impressed or stamped with a seal; as, to give a deed under hand and seal.

That which seals or fastens; esp., the wax or wafer placed on a letter or other closed paper, etc., to fasten it.

That which confirms, ratifies, or makes stable; that which authenticates; that which secures; assurance.

An arrangement for preventing the entrance or return of gas or air into a pipe, by which the open end of the pipe dips beneath the surface of water or other liquid, or a deep bend or sag in the pipe is filled with the liquid; a draintrap.

To set or affix a seal to; hence, to authenticate; to confirm; to ratify; to establish; as, to seal a deed.

To mark with a stamp, as an evidence of standard exactness, legal size, or merchantable quality; as, to seal weights and measures; to seal silverware.

To fasten with a seal; to attach together with a wafer, wax, or other substance causing adhesion; as, to seal a letter.

Hence, to shut close; to keep close; to make fast; to keep secure or secret.

To fix, as a piece of iron in a wall, with cement, plaster, or the like.

To close by means of a seal; as, to seal a drainpipe with water. See 2d Seal, 5.

Among the Mormons, to confirm or set apart as a second or additional wife.

To affix one's seal, or a seal.

A compound hydraulic valve for regulating the passage of the gas through a set of purifiers so as to cut out each one in turn for the renewal of the lime.

Any aquatic carnivorous mammal of the families Phocidae and Otariidae.

An engraved or inscribed stamp, used for marking an impression in wax or other soft substance, to be attached to a document, or otherwise used by way of authentication or security.

Wax, wafer, or other tenacious substance, set to an instrument, and impressed or stamped with a seal; as, to give a deed under hand and seal.

That which seals or fastens; esp., the wax or wafer placed on a letter or other closed paper, etc., to fasten it.

That which confirms, ratifies, or makes stable; that which authenticates; that which secures; assurance.

An arrangement for preventing the entrance or return of gas or air into a pipe, by which the open end of the pipe dips beneath the surface of water or other liquid, or a deep bend or sag in the pipe is filled with the liquid; a draintrap.

To set or affix a seal to; hence, to authenticate; to confirm; to ratify; to establish; as, to seal a deed.

To mark with a stamp, as an evidence of standard exactness, legal size, or merchantable quality; as, to seal weights and measures; to seal silverware.

To fasten with a seal; to attach together with a wafer, wax, or other substance causing adhesion; as, to seal a letter.

Hence, to shut close; to keep close; to make fast; to keep secure or secret.

To fix, as a piece of iron in a wall, with cement, plaster, or the like.

To close by means of a seal; as, to seal a drainpipe with water. See 2d Seal, 5.

Among the Mormons, to confirm or set apart as a second or additional wife.

To affix one's seal, or a seal.

A flesh-eating sea animal valuable for its skin and oil; a stamp or die engraved with some device, used for making an impression in wax; wax or other soft substance fixed upon a letter, document, etc., and marked with such a stamp; any act that approves or confirms; a device, as stamped wax, used for securing an envelope, etc.; hence, that which fastens.

To fasten with a device so that it cannot be tampered with; as, to seal a letter; set or affix a seal to; ratify or confirm; secure or give guaranty for; keep secure or secret; settle beyond question: as, to seal his fate.

To hunt seals.

To hunt seals.

To fasten with a seal; put a seal upon; close tightly; keep secret; confirm.

Anything that authenticates; a pledge; guaranty.

An aquatic carnivorous mammal of high latitudes, yielding valuable fur.

An engraved stamp for impressing the wax which closes a letter, etc.: the wax or other substance so impressed: that which makes fast or secure: that which authenticates or ratifies: assurance.

To fasten with a seal: to set a seal to: to mark with a stamp: to make fast: to confirm: to keep secure.

A marine animal valuable for its skin and oil.

To fix a seal. "Yes Shylook, I will seal unto this bond."-Shak.

A marine carnivorous animal; stamp for impressing wax, &c.; impression of a seal; that which secures or authenticates.

To fix a seal to; fasten with a seal or with any plastic substance; confirm.

N. [Anglo Saxon, Icelandic, German] A carnivorous and amphibious mammal inhabiting the sea coasts in all high latitudes, but most abundant in the South Pacific, where the seal fishery is most extensively carried on for the sake of the oil and the skin.

n. [Anglo Saxon ,German , Latin ] A round or oval piece of metal or stone on which is engraved some image, device, cypher, or motto, used to make an Impression on wax ;—a brass stamp used to Impress wafers in closing letters;—the Impression made by a seal or stamp on wax, wafers, 4tc.;—hand and teal, signature in handwriting and Impression in wax of the writer's seal or signet;— hence, attestation of a deed ; confirmation of a grant or act;-that which confirms or ratifies ; assurance ; —that which makes fast or secures; bond.