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A pinniped (Pinnipedia), particularly an earless seal (true seal) or eared seal.

Example: The seals in the harbor looked better than they smelled.

A bearing representing a creature something like a walrus.

To hunt seals.

Example: They're organizing a protest against sealing.

A stamp used to impress a design on a soft substance such as wax.

An impression of such stamp on wax, paper or other material used for sealing.

A design or insignia usually associated with an organization or an official role.

Example: The front of the podium bore the presidential seal.

Anything that secures or authenticates.

To place a seal on (a document).

To mark with a stamp, as an evidence of standard exactness, legal size, or merchantable quality.

Example: to seal silverware

To fasten (something) so that it cannot be opened without visible damage.

Example: The cover is sealed. If anyone tries to open it, we'll know about it.

To prevent people or vehicles from crossing (something).

Example: The border has been sealed until the fugitives are found.

To tie up animals (especially cattle) in their stalls.