seal
word
/ˈsiɫ/
seel
/sˈiːl/
seel
Definition
A seal can be an official mark used to close or certify something, or a sea animal with a smooth body and flippers. As a verb, it also means to close something tightly so air, water, or liquid cannot get in or out.
Usage & Nuances
Very context-dependent: the noun commonly means either an official 'seal' or the animal. As a verb, common collocations are 'seal the envelope', 'seal the deal', and 'seal a crack'. 'Seal' is more formal and tighter than 'close'.
Spanish: sello - focaPortuguese (BR): selo - focaPortuguese (PT): selo - focaChinese (Simplified): 印章 - 海豹Chinese (Traditional): 印章 - 海豹Hindi: मुहर - सील - सील मछलीArabic: ختم - فقمةBengali: মোহর - সীল (জন্তু) - বন্ধ করাRussian: печать - тюлень - запечатыватьJapanese: 印章 - アザラシ - 密封するVietnamese: con dấu - hải cẩu - niêm phongKorean: 도장 - 바다표범 - 봉하다Turkish: mühür - fok - mühürlemekUrdu: مہر - سیل (جانور) - بند کرناIndonesian: segel - anjing laut - menyegel
Example Sentences
Please seal the envelope before you mail it.
basic
We saw a seal at the zoo.
basic
The jar has a tight seal.
basic
A handshake used to seal the deal.
natural
Make sure the windows are sealed before the storm hits.
natural
The letter carried the king's seal.
natural