Seal — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

Meaning & Definition of Seal

Seal (noun)

1. any of numerous carnivorous marine mammals (families Phocidae and Otariidae) that live chiefly in cold regions and have limbs modified into webbed flippers adapted primarily to swimming; especially, a fur seal or hair seal as opposed to a sea lion
2. the pelt of a fur seal
3. leather made from the skin of a seal
4. something that confirms, ratifies, or makes secure, guarantee, assurance
5. a device with a cut or raised emblem, symbol, or word used especially to certify a signature or authenticate a document
6. a medallion or ring face bearing such a device incised so that it can be impressed on wax or moist clay; also, a piece of wax or a wafer bearing such an impression

Seal (verb)

1. to hunt seals
2. to confirm or make secure by or as if by a seal
3. to solemnize (something, such as a marriage) for eternity by a rite of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
4. to set or affix an authenticating seal to; also, authenticate, ratify

Seal (abbreviation or noun)

1. a member of an elite combat unit within the U.S. Navy who has special training across sea, land, and air environments and carries out commando missions