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A piece of material with a design or logo, typically used as a guarantee of authenticity
“The seal was usually impressed on red wax, but was also occasionally seen imprinted on a wafer stuck to the instrument with soft wax.”
Something that serves as an official confirmation of approval
“Is an official seal of approval for art really the kind of thing artists want the government to be involved in?”
A substance or device used to join and seal two things tightly together
“Your dentist will put a rubber seal around your teeth to protect your gums.”
A tight closure, secure against leakage
“He reached over to strip the seal off the container. Lifting the top off, they viewed the sphere encased in a clear plastic bag.”
A seam formed by sewing two edges (especially of skin) together
Any mechanical seal that serves to fill the space between two objects, generally to prevent leakage between the two objects while under compression
A signature
A device used to imprint a design on another object
The state of being respected or admired
A vitreous substance fused on to the surface of pottery to form an impervious decorative coating
The joint made by welding
To fasten or close (something), especially so that it cannot be opened without visible damage
“The adhesives that seal the envelopes have to be kept at exactly the right temperature.”
To block or stop up an opening
“He was sure the bees would seal the opening with wax when it was warm enough for them to work again.”
To isolate an area by preventing or monitoring access to and from it
“Barbed wire was used to seal off the compound, keeping people from getting in or out.”
To finalize or make certain of
“Spain went on to seal their place in the quarters with a victory against Romania.”
To confirm or certify the truth of something, especially formally
To strengthen or fasten (something) with battens
Stick together with material
Make rustproof
To apply a (thin) layer on the surface of an object
To unite closely
Cover with veneer
Stitch up (a wound or incision) with a suture
To scorch or burn the surface of
To close or seal a wound by means of burning
To mark something with a monogram
To preserve (food) by bottling or canning
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