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Seal
01
foca, leão-marinho
a large sea animal with flippers that eats fish, can live on land and in water, and is hunted by humans for its fur
Exemplos
The seal lounged lazily on the rocky shore, basking in the warm sunlight.
A foca relaxava preguiçosamente na costa rochosa, aproveitando a luz solar quente.
Children giggled with delight as they watched seals frolicking in the waves at the aquarium.
As crianças riram de alegria ao assistirem às focas brincando nas ondas no aquário.
02
a fastener made of a resinous material that is soft when warm, used to close or secure documents, letters, and parcels
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
The seal prevented forgery.
A red seal confirmed the document's legitimacy.
08
the fur or pelt of a seal, especially the soft underfur
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
The window has a rubber seal to prevent drafts.
Apply a seal between the two metal plates.
to seal
01
selar, finalizar
to finalize a contract, deal, or agreement
Transitive: to seal a contract or deal
Exemplos
After weeks of negotiations, the two parties finally sealed the business partnership.
Após semanas de negociações, as duas partes finalmente selaram a parceria comercial.
The real estate agent helped the buyers and sellers seal the deal on the purchase of the property.
O agente imobiliário ajudou compradores e vendedores a concluir o negócio na compra da propriedade.
02
selar, fechar hermeticamente
to close or secure something tightly to prevent access
Transitive: to seal sth
Exemplos
She used a hot iron to seal the envelope, ensuring its contents would remain confidential.
Ela usou um ferro quente para selar o envelope, garantindo que seu conteúdo permanecesse confidencial.
The glass jar was sealed with a metal screw-on cap to maintain the quality and longevity of its contents.
O frasco de vidro foi selado com uma tampa de rosca de metal para manter a qualidade e a longevidade do seu conteúdo.
03
selar, lacrar
to affix a piece of wax or lead stamped with a distinctive design onto a document
Transitive: to seal a document
Exemplos
The royal decree was sealed with the monarch's official seal, signifying its authenticity and authority.
O decreto real foi selado com o selo oficial do monarca, significando sua autenticidade e autoridade.
The notary public sealed the legal document with their official seal, certifying its validity and legality.
O notário selou o documento legal com seu selo oficial, certificando sua validade e legalidade.
04
selar, aplicar um revestimento protetor
to apply a protective coating or finish to a surface
Transitive: to seal a surface
Exemplos
The contractor sealed the concrete floor with a waterproof sealant to prevent water damage and staining.
O contratante selou o piso de concreto com um selante impermeável para evitar danos causados pela água e manchas.
After applying the wood stain, the craftsman sealed the surface with a clear varnish.
Depois de aplicar o tingimento de madeira, o artesão selou a superfície com um verniz transparente.
05
selar, fechar hermeticamente
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
Exemplos
Before shipping, they had to seal the package with tape.
Antes do envio, eles tiveram que selar a embalagem com fita.
Frustrated with the leak, they needed to seal the crack in the pipe.
Frustrados com o vazamento, eles precisavam vedar a rachadura no cano.
06
caçar focas, dedicar-se à caça de focas
to engage in the activity of hunting seals
Intransitive
Exemplos
The indigenous tribe traditionally seals during the winter months to sustain their livelihood.
A tribo indígena tradicionalmente caça focas durante os meses de inverno para sustentar seu sustento.
The Inuit community seals for food and fur, respecting their ancient customs and practices.
A comunidade Inuit caça focas para alimentação e pele, respeitando seus costumes e práticas antigas.
SEAL
01
a Naval Special Warfare operative trained in unconventional combat and special operations
Exemplos
The SEAL completed a highly classified mission.
Navy SEALs undergo intense physical training.
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