Meaning & use
Resealing
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Closing or sealing something again to restore an airtight or watertight state.
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She was resealing the jar of pickles after taking a few out.
The technician recommended resealing the windows to stop the drafts.
A note on using this word
Resealable packaging, marked with a zip-lock or adhesive strip, became a major selling point in food packaging from the late 20th century onward.
Words with a similar meaning
reclosing
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Words with an opposite meaning
openingunsealing
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