Meaning & use
sealing
The process of closing or fastening something tightly so that it cannot leak or open.
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The sealing of the jars is essential to keep the homemade jam fresh for months.
Proper sealing around the windows stops cold air from entering the house in winter.
A note on using this word
Sealing is the noun and gerund form of the verb seal; it often appears in compounds like heat-sealing or weatherproof sealing.
Words with a similar meaning
closingfastening
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