seal

NOUNVERB /sil/
4 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH S

seal is a valid 4-letter word worth 4 points in Scrabble and 5 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
S1E1A1L1
1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =4 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 8TRIPLE WORD → 12
MEANING

What does seal mean?

NOUN · 9 SENSES
1

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

SYNONYMS
2

Any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions.

3

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

“the warrant bore the sheriff's seal”

4

Fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure.

5

Fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters.

SYNONYMS
6

A device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents.

SYNONYMS
BROADER
7

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

“a coat of seal”

SYNONYMS
BROADER
8

An indication of approved or superior status.

9

A finishing coat applied to exclude moisture.

VERB · 6 SENSES
1

Close with or as if with a seal.

“She sealed the letter with hot wax”

ANTONYMS
2

Decide irrevocably.

“sealing dooms”

3

Hunt seals.

4

Make tight; secure against leakage.

“seal the windows”

SYNONYMS
BROADER
5

Cover with varnish.

SYNONYMS
6

Affix a seal to.

“seal the letter”

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