seal

si:l

sil

/siːl/

Definizione e significato di "seal"in inglese

Seal

SOSTANTIVO

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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Seals play a vital role in marine ecosystems as top predators, helping maintain the balance of marine food webs and ecosystems.

Le foche svolgono un ruolo vitale negli ecosistemi marini come predatori apicali, aiutando a mantenere l'equilibrio delle reti alimentari marine e degli ecosistemi.

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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The package was secured with a decorative seal.

a device engraved to create an impression, used to secure closures or authenticate documents

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He collected seals from historical manuscripts.

a fastener designed to create a secure, airtight, or watertight closure

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Use a fresh seal when reassembling the container.

a protective coating applied to prevent moisture from penetrating

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He added a seal to protect the leather.

a mark or sign indicating approval or high quality

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The seal of approval made the certificate valuable.

a stamp attached to a document to verify authenticity or to close it securely

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Government papers must carry the seal.

the fur or pelt of a seal, especially the soft underfur

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Craftsmen used seal for decorative items.

a material or device that forms a watertight or airtight barrier between surfaces, preventing leaks and providing proper insulation

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The container 's seal ensures food stays fresh.

to seal

VERBO

legare

to finalize a contract, deal, or agreement

conclude

Transitive: to seal a contract or deal

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The board of directors convened a meeting to seal the merger between the two companies.

Il consiglio di amministrazione ha convocato una riunione per siglare la fusione tra le due aziende.

sigillare, chiudere ermeticamente

to close or secure something tightly to prevent access

plug

Transitive: to seal sth

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The preservationist carefully sealed the ancient documents in archival sleeves to protect them from moisture.

Il conservazionista ha accuratamente sigillato i documenti antichi in custodie d'archivio per proteggerli dall'umidità.

sigillare, timbrare

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 company 's financial statements were sealed by the auditor, attesting to their accuracy.

I bilanci finanziari della società sono stati sigillati dal revisore, attestandone l'accuratezza.

sigillare, applicare un rivestimento protettivo

to apply a protective coating or finish to a surface

Transitive: to seal a surface

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The artist sealed their acrylic painting with a clear acrylic spray to protect the colors and create a glossy finish.

L'artista ha sigillato il suo dipinto acrilico con una vernice spray acrilica trasparente per proteggere i colori e creare una finitura lucida.

sigillare, chiudere ermeticamente

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.

Prima della spedizione, hanno dovuto sigillare il pacco con il nastro.

cacciare le foche, dedicarsi alla caccia alle foche

to engage in the activity of hunting seals

Intransitive

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The Inuit hunters seal with great skill and precision, honoring their cultural heritage.

I cacciatori Inuit cacciano le foche con grande abilità e precisione, onorando il loro patrimonio culturale.

SEAL

/sˈiːl/