seal
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- pronunciation:
- sil
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Homophone Note, Word Builder
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a material or object used to close something tight.
Aspirin bottles have seals so that small children can't open them.- similar words:
- cap
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
seals, sealing, sealed |
| definition: |
to close tight with this material.
Seal the box with tape.- similar words:
- close, fasten, plug, stop
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| related words: |
glue, lock, shut, stick |
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| derivation: |
sealable (adj.) |
Are you looking for the word
ceiling (the top of a room)?
Sealing and
ceiling sound alike but have different meanings.