kæˈʃeɪ ˈsiːlɪŋ ˌwæks stæmp ˈvɑː(ɹ)nɪʃ decide irrevocably sealing dooms hunt seals cover with varnish close with or as if with a seal She sealed the letter with hot wax make tight; secure against leakage seal the windows affix a seal to seal the letter any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters an indication of approved or superior status a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it) the warrant bore the sheriff's seal the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal a coat of seal