seal
n 1: a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for
sealing documents and parcels and letters [syn: {sealing
wax}]
2: a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a
closing or to authenticate documents [syn: {stamp}]
3: the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal; "a coat
of seal" [syn: {sealskin}]
4: a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its
authenticity or to seal it); "the warrant bore the
sheriff's seal"
5: an indication of approved or superior status [syn: {cachet},
{seal of approval}]
6: a finishing coating applied to seal out especially moisture
7: a tight and perfect closure
8: any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed;
chiefly of cold regions
v 1: make tight; secure against leakage [syn: {seal off}]
2: close with a seal; "She selaed the letter with hot wax"
[ant: {unseal}]
3: decide irrevocably; "sealing dooms"
4: affix a seal to
5: cover with varnish [syn: {varnish}]
6: hunt seals