Seal (device)
WordNet
noun
(1) Any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions
(2) A device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
(3) Fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure
(4) A finishing coat applied to exclude moisture
(5) Fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
(6) An indication of approved or superior status
(7) A stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)
"The warrant bore the sheriff's seal"
(8) A member of a Naval Special Warfare unit who is trained for unconventional warfare
"SEAL is an acronym for Sea Air and Land"
(9) The pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal
"A coat of seal"
verb
(10) Decide irrevocably
"Sealing dooms"
(11) Hunt seals
(12) Cover with varnish
(13) Close with or as if with a seal
"She sealed the letter with hot wax"
(14) Make tight; secure against leakage
"Seal the windows"
(15) Affix a seal to
"Seal the letter"