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Seal
01
foca
a large sea animal with flippers that eats fish, can live on land and in water, and is hunted by humans for its fur
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The seal lounged lazily on the rocky shore, basking in the warm sunlight.
La foca se tumbaba perezosamente en la costa rocosa, disfrutando del cálido sol.
Children giggled with delight as they watched seals frolicking in the waves at the aquarium.
Los niños se rieron de alegría mientras observaban a las focas juguetear en las olas del acuario.
02
a fastener made of a resinous material that is soft when warm, used to close or secure documents, letters, and parcels
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He melted the seal to close the envelope.
The old letter bore a red wax seal.
03
a device engraved to create an impression, used to secure closures or authenticate documents
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The official placed the seal on the certificate.
Each document must carry the company seal.
04
a fastener designed to create a secure, airtight, or watertight closure
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The jar has a rubber seal to keep it airtight.
Check the seal on the bottle before opening.
05
a protective coating applied to prevent moisture from penetrating
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The wooden floor was treated with a seal to prevent water damage.
Apply a seal over the paint for durability.
06
a mark or sign indicating approval or high quality
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Products with the seal of approval sell faster.
Her performance earned the seal of excellence.
07
a stamp attached to a document to verify authenticity or to close it securely
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The seal prevented forgery.
A red seal confirmed the document's legitimacy.
08
the fur or pelt of a seal, especially the soft underfur
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Hunters sold the seal for its valuable pelt.
The seal's pile kept it warm in icy waters.
09
a material or device that forms a watertight or airtight barrier between surfaces, preventing leaks and providing proper insulation
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The window has a rubber seal to prevent drafts.
Apply a seal between the two metal plates.
to seal
01
sellar
to finalize a contract, deal, or agreement
Transitive: to seal a contract or deal
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After weeks of negotiations, the two parties finally sealed the business partnership.
Después de semanas de negociaciones, las dos partes finalmente sellaron la asociación comercial.
The real estate agent helped the buyers and sellers seal the deal on the purchase of the property.
El agente inmobiliario ayudó a los compradores y vendedores a cerrar el trato en la compra de la propiedad.
02
selllar, cerrar herméticamente
to close or secure something tightly to prevent access
Transitive: to seal sth
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She used a hot iron to seal the envelope, ensuring its contents would remain confidential.
Ella usó una plancha caliente para sellarlo el sobre, asegurando que su contenido permanecería confidencial.
The glass jar was sealed with a metal screw-on cap to maintain the quality and longevity of its contents.
El frasco de vidrio estaba sellado con una tapa de rosca de metal para mantener la calidad y la longevidad de su contenido.
03
sellar, precintar
to affix a piece of wax or lead stamped with a distinctive design onto a document
Transitive: to seal a document
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The royal decree was sealed with the monarch's official seal, signifying its authenticity and authority.
El decreto real fue sellado con el sello oficial del monarca, lo que significaba su autenticidad y autoridad.
The notary public sealed the legal document with their official seal, certifying its validity and legality.
El notario selló el documento legal con su sello oficial, certificando su validez y legalidad.
04
sellado, aplicar un revestimiento protector
to apply a protective coating or finish to a surface
Transitive: to seal a surface
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The contractor sealed the concrete floor with a waterproof sealant to prevent water damage and staining.
El contratista selló el piso de concreto con un sellador impermeable para evitar daños por agua y manchas.
After applying the wood stain, the craftsman sealed the surface with a clear varnish.
Después de aplicar el tinte para madera, el artesano selló la superficie con un barniz transparente.
05
selllar, cerrar herméticamente
to close, fasten, or secure something tightly or airtight using a sealant, adhesive, or other means to prevent the passage of air, water, or other substances
Transitive: to seal sth
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Before shipping, they had to seal the package with tape.
Antes del envío, tuvieron que sellarlo el paquete con cinta.
Frustrated with the leak, they needed to seal the crack in the pipe.
Frustrados por la fuga, necesitaban sellar la grieta en la tubería.
06
cazar focas, dedicarse a la caza de focas
to engage in the activity of hunting seals
Intransitive
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The indigenous tribe traditionally seals during the winter months to sustain their livelihood.
La tribu indígena tradicionalmente caza focas durante los meses de invierno para sustentar su sustento.
The Inuit community seals for food and fur, respecting their ancient customs and practices.
La comunidad inuit caza focas para alimentarse y por su piel, respetando sus antiguas costumbres y prácticas.
SEAL
01
a Naval Special Warfare operative trained in unconventional combat and special operations
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The SEAL completed a highly classified mission.
Navy SEALs undergo intense physical training.
Árbol Léxico
underseal
seal
