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any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions make tight; secure against leakage; "seal the windows" close with or as if with a seal; "She sealed the letter with hot wax" hunt seals decide irrevocably; "sealing dooms" the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal; "a coat of seal" affix a seal to; "seal the letter" a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it); "the warrant bore the sheriff''s seal" a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents an indication of approved or superior status fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters cover with varnish a member of a Naval Special Warfare unit who is trained for unconventional warfare; "SEAL is an acronym for Sea Air and Land" |
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