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Present participle for to fasten or close (something), especially so that it cannot be opened without visible damage
“The adhesives that seal the envelopes have to be kept at exactly the right temperature.”
Present participle for to block or stop up an opening
“He was sure the bees would seal the opening with wax when it was warm enough for them to work again.”
Present participle for to isolate an area by preventing or monitoring access to and from it
“Barbed wire was used to seal off the compound, keeping people from getting in or out.”
Present participle for to finalize or make certain of
“Spain went on to seal their place in the quarters with a victory against Romania.”
Present participle for to burn so or sear the surface of something
Present participle for to confirm or certify the truth of something, especially formally
Present participle for to make sure or certain of
Present participle for to bond or glue two objects or elements together, especially with cement
Present participle for to mark something with a monogram
Present participle for to enclose or isolate (within) an area, especially with a fence
Present participle for to safeguard a metal by applying a protective layer
Present participle for to stitch up (a wound or incision) with a suture
Present participle for to close or seal a wound by means of burning
Present participle for to cushion, isolate, or cover an area to prevent the transmission of noise or sound
Present participle for to cover with veneer or coating
Present participle for to preserve (food) by bottling or canning
Present participle for to apply a (thin) layer on the surface of an object
The process of blocking or obstructing
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