sealing
sealing is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, sealing is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofsealing
- To hunt seals.
Example: "They're organizing a protest against sealing."
- 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 close securely to prevent leakage.
Example: "I've sealed the bottle to keep the contents fresh."
- To place in a sealed container.
Synonyms: enclose
Example: "I've sealed the documents in this envelope."
- To place a notation of one's next move in a sealed envelope to be opened after an adjournment.
Example: "After thinking for half an hour, the champion sealed his move."
- To guarantee.
Example: "The last-minute goal sealed United’s win."
- To fix, as a piece of iron in a wall, with cement or plaster, etc.
- To close by means of a seal.
Example: "to seal a drainpipe with water"
- To confirm or set apart as a second or additional wife.
- To tie up animals (especially cattle) in their stalls.
- Action of the verb to seal in any sense.
- Used for closing securely.
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