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seal

/ˈsiːl/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does seal mean?

noun, verb

A seal is a type of marine mammal that lives in the ocean and has a thick layer of fat to keep warm. To seal something means to make it secure or to close it tightly.

Example

"The diver had to seal the airlock before entering the water."

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