English Dictionary

1. [n] any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions
2. [n] a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
3. [n] fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure
4. [n] a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture
5. [n] fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
6. [n] an indication of approved or superior status
7. [n] a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it); "the warrant bore the sheriff's seal"
8. [n] the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal; "a coat of seal"
9. [v] hunt seals
10. [v] decide irrevocably; "sealing dooms"
11. [v] cover with varnish
12. [v] close with or as if with a seal; "She sealed the letter with hot wax"
13. [v] make tight; secure against leakage; "seal the windows"
14. [v] affix a seal to