English Dictionary

seal

/siːl/

noun

A stamp used to impress a design on a soft substance such as wax. / An impression of such stamp on wax, paper or other material used for sealing.

The seal swam gracefully in the water.

意味（1）

A stamp used to impress a design on a soft substance such as wax.

She [Nature] carved thee for her seal, and meant thereby

She [Nature] carved thee for her seal, and meant thereby Thou shouldst print more, not let that copy die.

意味（2）

An impression of such stamp on wax, paper or other material used for sealing.

意味（3）

A design or insignia usually associated with an organization or an official role.

The front of the podium bore the presidential seal.

意味（4）

Anything that secures or authenticates.

意味（5）

Something which will be visibly damaged if a covering or container is opened, and which may or may not bear an official design.

The result was declared invalid, as the seal on the meter had been broken.

意味（6）

(figuratively) Confirmation or approval, or an indication of this.

Her clothes always had her mom's seal of approval.

意味（7）

Something designed to prevent liquids or gases from leaking through a joint.

The canister is leaking. I think the main seal needs to be replaced.

意味（8）

A tight closure, secure against leakage.

Close the lid tightly to get a good seal.

意味（9）

A chakra.