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seal1
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- pronunciation:
- sil
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Homophone Note, Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a design, emblem, or embossed or impressed figure used to make a document authentic or official.
The document bears the seal of the prime minister.- synonyms:
- emblem, signet, stamp
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| definition 2: |
a device, such as a stamp or signet ring, for imprinting, embossing, or impressing such a design on a document or on a soft material such as wax.
- synonyms:
- signet
- similar words:
- stamp
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| definition 3: |
a small portion of wax, lead, or the like impressed with such a design and placed on a folded letter or envelope to prevent undetected opening.
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| definition 4: |
any of various materials or objects used to close or secure something, esp. to prevent the passage of liquid or gas.
a seal on the windowsa seal on the aspirin bottle- similar words:
- cap
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| definition 5: |
that which guarantees or formalizes an agreement.
Her promise is a sufficient seal.- synonyms:
- assurance, guarantee
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| definition 6: |
a small, decorative stamp designed to ornament envelopes, gifts, or the like and sometimes to promote a charity.
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| related words: |
die, ensign |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
seals, sealing, sealed |
| definition 1: |
to imprint, emboss, impress, or stick a seal upon.
The notary signed and sealed the official document.- synonyms:
- emboss, imprint
- similar words:
- boss, impress, stamp
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| definition 2: |
to close, fasten, or secure using or as if using a seal.
You should seal the box with heavy-duty tape.I sealed the lids tight on all the jars of jam.- similar words:
- caulk, close, cork, fasten, plug, secure, stop
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| definition 3: |
to guarantee, formalize, or confirm (an agreement or the like).
Their engagement was sealed with a kiss.- synonyms:
- affirm, formalize
- similar words:
- certify, confirm, endorse, guarantee, ratify, sanction
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| definition 4: |
to decide or determine certainly and finally.
The judge sealed the killer's fate.- synonyms:
- decide, determine
- similar words:
- clinch, conclude, decree, fix, resolve, settle
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| related words: |
cement, fill, glue, lock, occlude, pitch, shut, stick, wall |
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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.
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