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sealing

The correct spelling is sealing.

How to pronounce sealing

verb

IPA: /ˈsiːlɪŋ/

Say it like: See-lin-g

The correct spelling is sealing. To hunt seals. For example: "They're organizing a protest against sealing."

Usage Examples

They're organizing a protest against sealing.

to seal silverware

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

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To hunt seals.
  2. 2.To place a seal on (a document).
  3. 3.To mark with a stamp, as an evidence of standard exactness, legal size, or merchantable quality.
  4. 4.To fasten (something) so that it cannot be opened without visible damage.
  5. 5.To prevent people or vehicles from crossing (something).

noun

  1. 1.Action of the verb to seal in any sense.
  2. 2.Hunting of seals (the animals).

adjective

  1. 1.Used for closing securely.

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