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A piece of wax, lead, or other material with an individual design stamped into it, attached to a document as a guarantee of authenticity
“The seal was usually impressed on red wax, but was occasionally seen imprinted on a wafer stuck to the instrument with soft wax.”
A device or substance that is used to join two things together so as to prevent them from coming apart or to prevent anything from passing between them
“Your dentist will put a rubber seal around your teeth to protect your gums.”
Something that serves as an official confirmation of approval
“The President's seal of approval.”
A tight closure, secure against leakage
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
An indication of automatic approval
The state of being respected or admired; prestige
A vitreous substance fused on to the surface of pottery to form an impervious decorative coating
The joint made by welding
To finalize or authorize
“At 2-0 up after 52 minutes, they should have kicked-on to finish off Borough and virtually seal their place in the premier division next season.”
Fasten or close securely
“The viral solutions would survive the UV lights only because he would seal the syringes in an opaque biohazard container before leaving.”
Isolate an area by preventing or monitoring access to and from it
“Just weeks after they had restocked, their farm is sealed off again and their fate - and that of the entire rural community - is being determined by scientists at a Government laboratory.”
Make airtight
“A woman picks them up and seals them in plastic bags.”
Witness or certify formally
Stick together with material
To strengthen or fasten (something) with battens
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
Pot or can
To mark something with a monogram
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