seal

Sense 1 noun

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

Sense 2 verb

make tight; secure against leakage

seal the windows

Sense 3 noun

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

Sense 4 verb

close with or as if with a seal

She sealed the letter with hot wax

Sense 5 noun

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

a coat of seal

Sense 6 verb

decide irrevocably

sealing dooms

Sense 7 verb

affix a seal to

seal the letter

Sense 8 noun

a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)

the warrant bore the sheriff's seal

Sense 9 verb

cover with varnish

Sense 10 noun

an indication of approved or superior status

Sense 11 verb

hunt seals

Sense 12 noun

a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture

Sense 13 noun

fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure

Sense 14 noun

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