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seal

/siːl/
Meanings
  • noun

    An object used to stamp an impression on wax, clay, or other materials to authenticate documents.

    - "The ambassador sealed the treaty with his seal."
    - "The ancient Egyptians used seals made of clay and impressed with hieroglyphics."

  • The act of sealing or the state of being sealed.

    - "The bottle was sealed to keep the wine fresh."
    - "The envelope was sealed before being mailed."
Pronunciation
  1. /siːl/



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  2. /siːl/



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  3. /siːl/



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Synonyms

block , block off , close , close off , obstruct , seal off , enclose
Rhymes
Words rhyming with seal
mail , whale , ale , veil
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. seal (en) : A type of marine mammal

Variants
List of all variants of seal that leads to same result
seal , seals , under seal , sealed , sealing , SEAL , seal off , sealed off , sealing off , seals off , seal point , seal points , seal ring , seal rings , Seal Beach , seal in , sealed in , sealing in , seals in
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'sealan' or 'sēalan', from 'sēlan' to press, squeeze.

Trivia
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  1. The Great Seal of the United States is a symbol of the authority of the President of the United States.

  2. Seals have been used since ancient times for various purposes, including as amulets, as a means of identification, and as a way to mark ownership.

Related Concepts
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  1. stamp: A seal is a type of stamp used to create an impression.

  2. authentication: The process of verifying the authenticity of a document or message using a seal.

Culture
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In heraldry, a seal is an emblem representing an individual, family, or organization, often made of wax or wax and clay. Seals have been used for centuries to authenticate documents and have significant cultural and historical importance.

How to Memorize "seal"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a stamp being pressed into wax to create a seal.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'seal' with the idea of authenticating documents.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Seals authenticate' to remember the meaning of the word.

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