Definitions for the word "seal" from multiple English dictionaries.
1. n.
Any aquatic carnivorous mammal of the families Phocidae and Otariidae.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. n.
An engraved or inscribed stamp, used for marking an impression in wax or other soft substance, to be attached to a document, or otherwise used by way of authentication or security.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. n.
Wax, wafer, or other tenacious substance, set to an instrument, and impressed or stamped with a seal; as, to give a deed under hand and seal.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. n.
That which seals or fastens; esp., the wax or wafer placed on a letter or other closed paper, etc., to fasten it.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. n.
That which confirms, ratifies, or makes stable; that which authenticates; that which secures; assurance.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. n.
An arrangement for preventing the entrance or return of gas or air into a pipe, by which the open end of the pipe dips beneath the surface of water or other liquid, or a deep bend or sag in the pipe is filled with the liquid; a draintrap.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. v. t.
To set or affix a seal to; hence, to authenticate; to confirm; to ratify; to establish; as, to seal a deed.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. v. t.
To mark with a stamp, as an evidence of standard exactness, legal size, or merchantable quality; as, to seal weights and measures; to seal silverware.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. v. t.
To fasten with a seal; to attach together with a wafer, wax, or other substance causing adhesion; as, to seal a letter.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
10. v. t.
Hence, to shut close; to keep close; to make fast; to keep secure or secret.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
11. v. t.
To fix, as a piece of iron in a wall, with cement, plaster, or the like.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
12. v. t.
To close by means of a seal; as, to seal a drainpipe with water. See 2d Seal, 5.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
13. v. t.
Among the Mormons, to confirm or set apart as a second or additional wife.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
14. v. i.
To affix one's seal, or a seal.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
15. n.
1 piece of stamped wax, lead, paper, etc., attached to a document or to a receptacle, envelope, etc., to guarantee authenticity or security. 2 engraved piece of metal etc. For stamping a design on a seal. 3 substance or device used to close a gap etc. 4 anything regarded as a confirmation or guarantee (seal of approval). 5 decorative adhesive stamp. v. 1 close securely or hermetically. 2 stamp, fasten, or fix with a seal. 3 certify as correct with a seal or stamp. 4 (often foll. By up) confine securely. 5 settle or decide (their fate is sealed). 6 (foll. By off) prevent entry to or exit from (an area). set one''s seal to (or on) authorize or confirm. [latin sigillum]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
16. n.
Fish-eating amphibious marine mammal with flippers. v. Hunt for seals. [old english]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
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