[n] any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions
[n] a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
[n] fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure
[n] a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture
[n] fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
[n] an indication of approved or superior status
[n] a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it); "the warrant bore the sheriff's seal"
[n] the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal; "a coat of seal"
[v] hunt seals
[v] decide irrevocably; "sealing dooms"
[v] cover with varnish
[v] close with or as if with a seal; "She sealed the letter with hot wax"
[v] make tight; secure against leakage; "seal the windows"
[v] affix a seal to