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- seahorse/ˈsiːhɔːs/A small marine fish with a distinctive upright posture, a horse-like head, and a prehensile tail.nounLow-frequency, known vocabulary
- seajack/ˈsiːdʒæk/To illegally seize control of a ship or boat while it is at sea.nounverb-transitiveLow
- seakale beet/ˈsiːkeɪl biːt/A leafy green vegetable, also known as Swiss chard, with large, dark green leaves and thick, edible stems, often white or coloured.nounRare
- seakeeping/ˈsiːˌkiːpɪŋ/The ability of a vessel to maintain its intended course and function effectively in rough sea conditions.nounLow
- seal/siːl/To fasten or close something securely, making it airtight or watertight; or a device/mark used to achieve this.nounverbverb-transitiveB1
- seal beach/ˈsiːl ˌbiːtʃ/A coastal place name, specifically a city in Southern California.nounLow (as a single lexical unit); High (as a proper noun for residents/visitors of the area).
- seal brown/ˌsiːl ˈbraʊn/A very dark brown colour with a slight reddish or greyish tint.nounC2
- seal dog/ˈsiːl ˌdɒɡ/A colloquial and somewhat dated term for a seal (the marine mammal), sometimes specifically the grey seal.nounLow
- seal ring/ˈsiːl ˌrɪŋ/A ring, typically signet, bearing an engraved emblem used historically to stamp and authenticate documents in wax.nounLow
- seal-point/ˈsiːl pɔɪnt/A colour pattern found in cats (especially Siamese and related breeds) characterized by dark brown or black points (face, ears, paws, and tail) on a pale fawn to cream-coloured body.nounC1
- sealab/ˈsiː.læb/A sea laboratory; a habitat or research station placed underwater for human habitation and study of the marine environment.nounRare
- sealant/ˈsiːlənt/A substance used to seal gaps, joints, or surfaces to prevent leakage, air passage, or corrosion.nounB2
- sealed/siːld/fastened or secured tightly to prevent access or leakage.adjectiveverbB1
- sealed book/siːld/closed securely to prevent access or opening; having been fastened with a seal.nounB2
- sealed move/ˌsiːld ˈmuːv/A move or action whose details are kept confidential until the time of execution, typically in legal or competitive contexts.nounLow
- sealed orders/ˌsiːld ˈɔː.dəz/Written instructions, especially military or naval, given in a sealed envelope to be opened only at a specified time or place, often when the recipient is already en route.plural-nounC2 (Very low frequency, specialized term)
- sealed road/ˈsiːld ˈrəʊd/A road surfaced with a hard, durable, waterproof material, such as asphalt, bitumen, or concrete, as opposed to an unsealed (e.g., gravel or dirt) road.nounB2
- sealed unit/siːld ˈjuːnɪt/A component or device that is completely enclosed to prevent access or leakage.nounLow in everyday language, high in technical fields.
- sealed-beam headlight/ˌsiːld ˈbiːm ˈhɛdlaɪt/A vehicle headlight with the filament, reflector, and lens permanently sealed in a single airtight unit, preventing moisture and dirt from entering.nounLow
- sealer/ˈsiːlə/A person or thing that seals, closes, or secures something.nounB2
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