fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters

[ Syn: sealing wax ]

a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents

[ Syn: stamp ]

the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal; a coat of seal

[ Syn: sealskin ]

a member of a Naval Special Warfare unit who is trained for unconventional warfare; SEAL is an acronym for Sea Air and Land

[ Syn: navy seal , seal ]

a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it); the warrant bore the sheriff's seal'

an indication of approved or superior status

[ Syn: cachet , seal of approval ]

a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture

fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure

any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions

make tight; secure against leakage; seal the windows

[ Syn: seal off ]

close with or as if with a seal; She sealed the letter with hot wax'

decide irrevocably; sealing dooms'

affix a seal to; seal the letter'

cover with varnish

[ Syn: varnish ]

hunt seals