Definition of seal

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Seal (n.) Any aquatic carnivorous mammal of the families Phocidae and Otariidae.

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Water Hammer :: Water hammer () A vessel partly filled with water, exhausted of air, and hermetically sealed. When reversed or shaken, the water being unimpeded by air, strikes the sides in solid mass with a sound like that of a hammer..
Deed :: Deed (v. t.) A sealed instrument in writing, on paper or parchment, duly executed and delivered, containing some transfer, bargain, or contract..
Pinnipedia :: Pinnipedia (n. pl.) A suborder of aquatic carnivorous mammals including the seals and walruses; -- opposed to Fissipedia.
Label :: Label (n.) A slip of ribbon, parchment, etc., attached to a document to hold the appended seal; also, the seal..
Carnelian :: Carnelian (n.) A variety of chalcedony, of a clear, deep red, flesh red, or reddish white color. It is moderately hard, capable of a good polish, and often used for seals..
Sink :: Sink (v. t.) To conseal and appropriate.
Broad Seal :: Broad seal () The great seal of England; the public seal of a country or state.
Trap :: Trap (n.) A bend, sag, or partitioned chamber, in a drain, soil pipe, sewer, etc., arranged so that the liquid contents form a seal which prevents passage of air or gas, but permits the flow of liquids..
Hermetical :: Hermetical (a.) Made perfectly close or air-tight by fusion, so that no gas or spirit can enter or escape; as, an hermetic seal. See Note under Hermetically..
Hoodcap :: Hoodcap (n.) See Hooded seal, under Hooded..
Seal :: Seal (v. t.) Hence, to shut close; to keep close; to make fast; to keep secure or secret..
Seal :: Seal (v. t.) Among the Mormons, to confirm or set apart as a second or additional wife..
Sicca :: Sicca (n.) A seal; a coining die; -- used adjectively to designate the silver currency of the Mogul emperors, or the Indian rupee of 192 grains..
Assumpsit :: Assumpsit (n.) An action to recover damages for a breach or nonperformance of a contract or promise, express or implied, oral or in writing not under seal. Common or indebitatus assumpsit is brought for the most part on an implied promise. Special assumpsit is founded on an express promise or undertaking..
Wig :: Wig (n.) An old seal; -- so called by fishermen.
Exemplification :: Exemplification (n.) A copy or transcript attested to be correct by the seal of an officer having custody of the original.
Seal :: Seal (v. t.) To set or affix a seal to; hence, to authenticate; to confirm; to ratify; to establish; as, to seal a deed..
Sea Bear :: Sea bear () Any fur seal. See under Fur.
Obsignatory :: Obsignatory (a.) Ratifying; confirming by sealing.
Lady''s Seal :: Lady's seal () The black bryony (Tamus communis).
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