English

Noun

1. A design associated with a government or governmental office.

   The front of the podium bore the presidential seal.

2. Something which will be visibly damaged if a covering or container is opened, and which may or may not bear an official design.

   The result was declared invalid, as the seal on the meter had been broken.

3. Something designed to prevent liquids or gasses from leaking through a joint.

   The canister is leaking. I think the main seal needs to be replaced.

4. (generally singular) Security against leakage.

   Close the lid tightly to get a good seal.

Translations

design

something which will be visibly damaged

something designed to prevent liquids or gasses from leaking

security against leakage

Transitive verb

1. To prevent from being opened without visible damage.

   The cover is sealed. If anyone tries to open it, we'll know about it

2. To prevent people or vehicles from crossing.

   The border has been sealed until the fugitives are found.

3. To close securely to prevent leakage.

   I've sealed the bottle to keep the contents fresh.

4. To place in a sealed container.

   I've sealed the documents in this envelope.

5. (chess) To place a notation of ones next move in a sealed envelope to be opened after an adjournment.

   After thinking for half an hour, the champion sealed his move.

Translations

prevent from being opened

prevent people or vehicles from crossing

close securely

place in a sealed container

chess term

Related terms

• lips are sealed
• presidential seal
• royal seal
• official seal
• seal ones fate
• seal of approval

See also

• stamp

Noun

1. A large, aquatic mammal of one of several genera of order pinnipedia.

   The seals in the harbor looked better than they smelled.

Translations

aquatic mammal

See also

• sea lion
• walrus