Definition of "seal" in Anglais

noun

1. A pinniped (Pinnipedia), particularly an earless seal (true seal) or eared seal.

   • The seals in the harbor looked better than they smelled.

verb

1. (intransitive) To hunt seals.

   • They're organizing a protest against sealing.

noun

1. A stamp used to impress a design on a soft substance such as wax.

2. An impression of such stamp on wax, paper or other material used for sealing.

3. A facsimile of an impression of such stamp that is a mark or symbol of an office or organisation.

   • The front of the podium bore the presidential seal.

4. Anything that secures or authenticates.

5. Something which will be visibly damaged if a covering or container is opened, and which may or may not bear an official design.

   • The result was declared invalid, as the seal on the meter had been broken.

6. (figurative) Confirmation or approval, or an indication of this.

   • Her clothes always had her mom's seal of approval.

7. Something designed to prevent liquids or gases from leaking through a joint.

   • The canister is leaking. I think the main seal needs to be replaced.

8. A tight closure, secure against leakage.

   • Close the lid tightly to get a good seal.

9. A chakra.

verb

1. (transitive) To place a seal on (a document).

2. To mark with a stamp, as an evidence of standard exactness, legal size, or merchantable quality.

   • to seal weights and measures
   • to seal silverware

3. (transitive) To fasten (something) so that it cannot be opened without visible damage.

   • The cover is sealed. If anyone tries to open it, we'll know about it.

4. (transitive) To prevent people or vehicles from crossing (something).

   • The border has been sealed until the fugitives are found.

5. (transitive) To close securely to prevent leakage.

   • I've sealed the bottle to keep the contents fresh.

6. (transitive) To place in a sealed container.

   • I've sealed the documents in this envelope.

7. (transitive, chess) To place a notation of one's next move in a sealed envelope to be opened after an adjournment.