seal

noun
UK: /siːl/
US: /siːl/

  1. A large sea animal that lives near the coast.

    1. I saw a seal at the zoo swimming in its pool. [ ] [ ]
    2. The biologist studied the seals to understand their adaptation to cold environments. [ ] [ ]

  2. A design or stamp put on a document to show that it is official.

    1. The document had the official seal of the company. [ ] [ ]
    2. The antique letter was carefully preserved with its original wax seal intact. [ ] [ ]

  3. Something used to close a container tightly, so that nothing can get in or out.

    1. The lid provides a tight seal to keep the food fresh. [ ] [ ]
    2. Properly sealing the windows can reduce energy costs during the winter months. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fasten emblem stamp secure fix
seal verb

  1. To close something tightly so that air, liquid, etc. cannot get in or out.

    1. Seal the box so no air can get in. [ ] [ ]
    2. The mechanic used sealant to seal the leak in the car's engine effectively. [ ] [ ]

  2. To officially approve something.

    1. The contract was sealed with a handshake. [ ] [ ]
    2. The peace treaty was finally sealed after months of intense negotiations. [ ] [ ]
seal adjective

  1. Made tight so that air, liquid cannot get in or out.

    1. The sealed container kept the food fresh. [ ] [ ]
    2. The sealed envelope ensured the privacy of the confidential documents inside. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "seal" in English means: A large sea animal that lives near the coast., A design or stamp put on a document to show that it is official., Something used to close a container tightly, so that nothing can get in or out..

The phonetic transcription of "seal" is /siːl/ in British English and /siːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "seal": fasten, emblem, stamp, secure, fix.

Example usage of "seal": "I saw a seal at the zoo swimming in its pool.". More examples on the page.