seal1
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- pronunciation:
- sil
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A seal is a piece of material that is used to make sure that something is closed or locked completely, or to show that it has not been opened.
The ketchup is not coming out of the bottle because the bottle has a seal on the top that has to be peeled off first.The aspirin bottle has a tight seal to make sure that children cannot open it.- similar words:
- cap
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| definition 2: |
A seal is a design that is pressed into wax, soft paper, or other soft material. Seals are used to show that a document is official. If a letter has the seal of the president on it, then this is proof that it is really from the president.
The letter has the queen's official seal.My dad's diploma has the seal of his university on it. |
| definition 3: |
A seal is a portion of wax or other substance that has a designed pressed into it and that is used to close an envelope and show that it has not been opened since it was closed. The wax is soft and liquid when it is pressed with the design, but it dries so that it stays on the envelope and keeps it closed.
The beautiful seal on the envelope showed that it was from the palace.The young man quickly broke the seal and read the letter. |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
seals, sealing, sealed |
| definition: |
When you seal a box, you close it with something to make it secure. When you seal an envelope, you close it with a seal or with some other sticky substance or material.
I tightly sealed the package on all sides with tape.My mom put the Christmas cards in the envelopes, and I helped her seal them.- similar words:
- close, fasten, plug, secure, stop
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| related words: |
fill, glue, lock, shut, stick |
| derivation: |
sealable (adj.) |
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