seal
noun
an embossed emblem, figure, symbol, word, letter, etc., used as attestation or evidence of authenticity.
seals
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pluralof seal.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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From naughty penguins to ungovernable elephant seals, funny animals attracting attention on the internet is nothing new.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
They have been documented engaging in "wave washing" -- cooperating to create choppy waters that knock seals off sheets of ice so they can be more easily captured and eaten.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Their California 101 travels began in early 2024 with a trip to Paso Robles, where they saw the green slopes along Highway 46, Morro Rock and the elephant seals at Piedras Blancas near Hearst Castle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
This isn’t just teenage dramatics: Elephant seals don’t hunt or eat as they molt, so he’s hungry and tired and will sleep wherever he damn pleases.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
For a long time now I had driven the sled to the ice and helped him load the heavy seals on the sled, and driven back home.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
