LookItUpseal
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /siːl/
Forms: seals, sealed, sealing
seal means: A sea animal with thick fur or skin and flat limbs, which also rests on land.
noun
A sea animal with thick fur or skin and flat limbs, which also rests on land.
- A seal rested on the rocks.
- We watched seals swimming near the beach.
- The young seal caught a fish.
An official mark or symbol that identifies a person or organization and shows approval or authority.
- The certificate bears the school’s seal.
- An official seal appeared beside the signature.
- Their website displays a seal of approval.
A tool pressed into wax or another soft material to leave an identifying design.
- She pressed the seal into warm wax.
- The old seal had a wooden handle.
- He used a metal seal to mark the letter.
verb
To close something tightly so that air, liquid, or other things cannot pass through.
- Seal the bag before you freeze it.
- She sealed the envelope and posted it.
- The lid seals tightly to prevent leaks.
To fasten something so that opening it leaves visible damage.
- They seal each bottle to reveal tampering.
- The evidence bag was sealed before storage.
- Customs officers sealed the container after inspecting it.
To hunt sea mammals with flat limbs for their skins, meat, or oil.
- The crew sailed north to seal.
- Local hunters once sealed along this coast.
- They no longer seal commercially in those waters.
To put an official mark on something to show that it meets required standards.
- Inspectors seal weights after checking their accuracy.
- The officer sealed every approved measure.
- Only authorized staff may seal this equipment.
Questions about seal
What does seal mean?
A sea animal with thick fur or skin and flat limbs, which also rests on land.
What is seal in other languages?
Türkçe: fok · Español: foca · Français: phoque · Deutsch: Robbe · Italiano: foca · 日本語: アザラシ
How do you pronounce seal?
It is pronounced /siːl/.
How do you use seal in a sentence?
A seal rested on the rocks. We watched seals swimming near the beach.
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