Pronunciation: /sil/
noun a device or substance that is used to join two things together to prevent leakage
A1 The seal at the zoo is very playful.
A2 I saw a seal swimming in the ocean.
B1 The seal on the envelope was broken, so I knew it had been tampered with.
B2 The official document had a seal of approval from the government.
C1 The royal seal was used to authenticate important decrees.
C2 The artist carefully carved the seal on the marble statue to add a signature touch.
verb to confirm or make official by a signature or stamp
A1 The children seal the envelope with a sticker.
A2 She seals the deal with a handshake.
B1 The contract was sealed with a signature.
B2 The agreement was sealed with a formal ceremony.
C1 The treaty was sealed with the exchange of gifts.
C2 The partnership was sealed with a multi-million dollar investment.
formal The official document requires a seal to be stamped by the notary public.
informal I saw a seal swimming in the ocean during our beach trip.
slang That new song really seals the deal for me.
figurative Her smile was like a seal of approval for the project.
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