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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
Esempi
The seal lounged lazily on the rocky shore, basking in the warm sunlight.
La foca oziava pigramente sulla riva rocciosa, crogiolandosi al caldo sole.
Children giggled with delight as they watched seals frolicking in the waves at the aquarium.
I bambini risero di gioia mentre guardavano le foche sguazzare tra le onde all'acquario.
02
a fastener made of a resinous material that is soft when warm, used to close or secure documents, letters, and parcels
Esempi
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
Esempi
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
legare
to finalize a contract, deal, or agreement
Transitive: to seal a contract or deal
Esempi
After weeks of negotiations, the two parties finally sealed the business partnership.
Dopo settimane di negoziati, le due parti hanno finalmente siglato la partnership commerciale.
The real estate agent helped the buyers and sellers seal the deal on the purchase of the property.
L'agente immobiliare ha aiutato acquirenti e venditori a concludere l'affare per l'acquisto della proprietà.
02
sigillare, chiudere ermeticamente
to close or secure something tightly to prevent access
Transitive: to seal sth
Esempi
She used a hot iron to seal the envelope, ensuring its contents would remain confidential.
Ha usato un ferro caldo per sigillare la busta, assicurando che il suo contenuto rimanesse confidenziale.
The glass jar was sealed with a metal screw-on cap to maintain the quality and longevity of its contents.
Il barattolo di vetro era sigillato con un coperchio a vite di metallo per mantenere la qualità e la longevità del suo contenuto.
03
sigillare, timbrare
to affix a piece of wax or lead stamped with a distinctive design onto a document
Transitive: to seal a document
Esempi
The royal decree was sealed with the monarch's official seal, signifying its authenticity and authority.
Il decreto reale fu sigillato con il sigillo ufficiale del monarca, a significarne l'autenticità e l'autorità.
The notary public sealed the legal document with their official seal, certifying its validity and legality.
Il notaio sigillò il documento legale con il suo sigillo ufficiale, certificandone la validità e la legalità.
04
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 contractor sealed the concrete floor with a waterproof sealant to prevent water damage and staining.
L'appaltatore ha sigillato il pavimento in cemento con un sigillante impermeabile per prevenire danni da acqua e macchie.
After applying the wood stain, the craftsman sealed the surface with a clear varnish.
Dopo aver applicato la macchia per legno, l'artigiano ha sigillato la superficie con una vernice trasparente.
05
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
Esempi
Before shipping, they had to seal the package with tape.
Prima della spedizione, hanno dovuto sigillare il pacco con il nastro.
Frustrated with the leak, they needed to seal the crack in the pipe.
Frustrati dalla perdita, avevano bisogno di sigillare la crepa nel tubo.
06
cacciare le foche, dedicarsi alla caccia alle foche
to engage in the activity of hunting seals
Intransitive
Esempi
The indigenous tribe traditionally seals during the winter months to sustain their livelihood.
La tribù indigena tradizionalmente caccia le foche durante i mesi invernali per sostenere il loro sostentamento.
The Inuit community seals for food and fur, respecting their ancient customs and practices.
La comunità Inuit caccia le foche per il cibo e la pelliccia, rispettando le loro antiche usanze e pratiche.
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.
Albero Lessicale
underseal
seal
