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SEAL

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 15 meanings of the word Seal.

How to pronounce seal:

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Seal - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sealing wax

A member of a naval special warfare unit who is trained for unconventional warfare

Example: "Seal is an acronym for sea air and land"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
navy seal

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stamp9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
device12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal

Example: "A coat of seal"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sealskin12

A stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)

Example: "The warrant bore the sheriff's seal"

An indication of approved or superior status

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cachet13seal of approval

A finishing coat applied to exclude moisture

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
coat6coating10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fastener11fastening13fixing17holdfast15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pinnatiped15pinniped13pinniped mammal
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Seal - as a verb

Make tight; secure against leakage

Example: "Seal the windows"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
seal off
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
close7shut7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Close with or as if with a seal

Example: "She sealed the letter with hot wax"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unseal6

Decide irrevocably

Example: "Sealing dooms"

Affix a seal to

Example: "Seal the letter"

Cover with varnish

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
varnish13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
coat6surface12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hunt seals

Example Sentences

"The seal barked loudly from the rock."
"The hunter tracked the seal along the shore."
"The zoo had a large pool for the seals to swim in."
"The official document had a wax seal on it."
"The diver admired the graceful movements of the seal underwater."
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Word Game Points

Is SEAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, seal is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SEAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.

Is SEAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, seal is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SEAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.

Is SEAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, seal is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SEAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.

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