seal

noun

any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed

fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure

a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture

an indication of approved or superior status

a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)

a member of a Naval Special Warfare unit who is trained for unconventional warfare

the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal

a device incised to make an impression

fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm

verb

hunt seals

cover with varnish

affix a seal to

decide irrevocably

close with or as if with a seal

make tight

Roots

sigillumseal- · Latin · small image, stamp

Synonyms for seal

cachetn stampn signetn sigil notarizationn counterstamp notarizev

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Where does seal come from?

The word seal breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root seal, from Latin sigillum (“small image, stamp”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.