Meaning & use
seal
A marine mammal with flippers and a torpedo-shaped body that lives partly on land and partly in water.
See it in a sentence
A seal basked lazily on the rocks near the harbor.
The zoo's seals perform tricks for visitors twice a day.
A note on using this word
Context distinguishes the animal, the act of closing something, and an official stamp of approval.
Words with a similar meaning
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To close something tightly so that air, liquid, or light cannot pass through.
She sealed the envelope before dropping it in the mailbox.
3. noun
An official stamp or mark used to show authenticity or approval.
The document bore the mayor's official seal.
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