Sealing: meaning, definitions and examples

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sealing

 

[ หˆsiหlษชล‹ ]

Context #1

animal protection

The act of protecting animals by prohibiting hunting, capturing, or killing them.

Synonyms

conservation, preservation, protection

Examples of usage

  • Sealing is an important practice to prevent the extinction of endangered species.
  • The government implemented strict regulations on sealing to preserve wildlife.
  • Many organizations advocate for the sealing of marine animals to ensure their survival.
Context #2

construction

The process of filling gaps or joints in a structure to make it airtight or watertight.

Synonyms

caulking, seam sealing, weatherstripping

Examples of usage

  • The sealing of windows and doors is essential to maintain energy efficiency in buildings.
  • Proper sealing of the roof prevents water leaks during heavy rain.
  • Contractors use various materials for sealing cracks in concrete walls.
Context #3

closing securely

The action of closing or fastening something securely to prevent air, water, or other substances from entering or escaping.

Synonyms

close, secure, shut

Examples of usage

  • She was sealing the envelope with a kiss before sending it off.
  • The plumber sealed the pipe joints to prevent any leaks.
  • After painting the walls, make sure to seal the paint with a clear coat for protection.

Translations

Translations of the word "sealing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vedaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ€เคฒเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Versiegelung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyegelan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒั‰ั–ะปัŒะฝะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uszczelnienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฏ†ๅฐ (ใฟใฃใทใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉtanchรฉitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sellado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mรผhรผrleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ€๋ด‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุชู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tฤ›snฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tesnenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏ†ๅฐ (mรฌfฤ“ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tesnjenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพรฉtting

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹า“ั‹ะทะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒกแƒ”แƒ™แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรถhรผrlษ™mษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sellado

Word origin

The word 'sealing' originates from the Old English word 'sealian,' meaning 'to fasten with a seal.' Over time, it evolved to encompass various meanings related to protection, closure, and preservation. The concept of sealing has been essential in different contexts, from safeguarding wildlife to ensuring the integrity of structures. The term has become a symbol of security and conservation efforts.

See also: seal, sealant, sealed, sealer.