Meaning
A seal is a marine mammal belonging to the family Phocidae, characterized by its streamlined body, flippers, and a layer of blubber for insulation, which enables it to thrive in cold aquatic environments; additionally, the term can refer to an emblem or m
💡 The term "seal" can be contextually ambiguous, as it may refer to either the animal or the act of securing or validating something; care should be taken to clarify the intended meaning based on context.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Standing
on
the
wind
-
swept
cliff
,
Maria
watched
a
solitary
seal
sliding
from
the
water
onto
a
sun
-
warmed
rock
,
its
sleek
body
glistening
.
She
noted
how
its
flippers
propelled
it
with
surprising
agility
,
while
a
thick
layer
of
blubber
kept
it
buoyant
and
insulated
against
the
cold
.
As
the
tide
retreated
,
the
animal
rested
,
occasionally
raising
its
head
to
scan
the
horizon
for
gulls
or
potential
threats
.
Maria
recorded
the
scene
in
her
notebook
,
mindful
of
the
need
to
remain
distant
so
the
animal
would
not
be
disturbed
.
Later
she
would
analyze
the
behaviour
patterns
she
had
observed
to
better
understand
how
seals
adapt
to
changing
coastal
environments
.
Common Phrases
seal of approval
corporate seal
seal of authenticity
Related Words
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