adj, noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Action of the verb to seal in any sense. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   Hunting of seals (the animals). uncountable
3. 3
   the act of treating something to make it repel water wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of seal form-of, gerund, participle, present
2. 2
   present participle and gerund of seal form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1. 1
   Used for closing securely. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

accommodationadjustmentarrangementclosingconclusionsettlement

Example

More examples

"You can reduce your home's heating and cooling costs through proper insulation and air sealing techniques."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From seal (“device”) + -ing.

Etymology 2

From seal (“mammal”) + -ing.

Related phrases

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