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Meaning of seals

noun

A pinniped (Pinnipedia), particularly an earless seal (true seal) or eared seal. Example: The seals in the harbor looked better than they smelled.
A bearing representing a creature something like a walrus.

verb

To hunt seals. Example: They're organizing a protest against sealing.

noun

A stamp used to impress a design on a soft substance such as wax.
An impression of such stamp on wax, paper or other material used for sealing.
A design or insignia usually associated with an organization or an official role. Example: The front of the podium bore the presidential seal.
Anything that secures or authenticates.
Something which will be visibly damaged if a covering or container is opened, and which may or may not bear an official design. Example: The result was declared invalid, as the seal on the meter had been broken.

verb

To place a seal on (a document).
To mark with a stamp, as an evidence of standard exactness, legal size, or merchantable quality. Example: to seal silverware
To fasten (something) so that it cannot be opened without visible damage. Example: The cover is sealed. If anyone tries to open it, we'll know about it.
To prevent people or vehicles from crossing (something). Example: The border has been sealed until the fugitives are found.
To close securely to prevent leakage. Example: I've sealed the bottle to keep the contents fresh.

verb

To tie up animals (especially cattle) in their stalls.

Source: Free Dictionary API.

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