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Meaning of seal

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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:

  seal
      n 1: fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is
           plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels
           and letters [syn: {sealing wax}, {seal}]
      2: a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a
         closing or to authenticate documents [syn: {seal}, {stamp}]
      3: the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal; "a coat
         of seal" [syn: {seal}, {sealskin}]
      4: a member of a Naval Special Warfare unit who is trained for
         unconventional warfare; "SEAL is an acronym for Sea Air and
         Land" [syn: {Navy SEAL}, {SEAL}]
      5: a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its
         authenticity or to seal it); "the warrant bore the sheriff's
         seal"
      6: an indication of approved or superior status [syn: {cachet},
         {seal}, {seal of approval}]
      7: a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture
      8: fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure
      9: any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed;
         chiefly of cold regions
      v 1: make tight; secure against leakage; "seal the windows"
           [syn: {seal}, {seal off}]
      2: close with or as if with a seal; "She sealed the letter with
         hot wax" [ant: {unseal}]
      3: decide irrevocably; "sealing dooms"
      4: affix a seal to; "seal the letter"
      5: cover with varnish [syn: {varnish}, {seal}]
      6: hunt seals

Source : WordNet ® Princeton University. 2010.

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