[
  {
    "word": "seal",
    "phonetic": "/si\u02d0l/",
    "phonetics": [
      {
        "text": "/si\u02d0l/",
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        }
      }
    ],
    "meanings": [
      {
        "partOfSpeech": "noun",
        "definitions": [
          {
            "definition": "A pinniped (Pinnipedia), particularly an earless seal (true seal) or eared seal.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "The seals in the harbor looked better than they smelled."
          },
          {
            "definition": "A bearing representing a creature something like a walrus.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": []
          }
        ],
        "synonyms": [],
        "antonyms": []
      },
      {
        "partOfSpeech": "verb",
        "definitions": [
          {
            "definition": "To hunt seals.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "They're organizing a protest against sealing."
          }
        ],
        "synonyms": [],
        "antonyms": []
      }
    ],
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    },
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    ]
  },
  {
    "word": "seal",
    "phonetic": "/si\u02d0l/",
    "phonetics": [
      {
        "text": "/si\u02d0l/",
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        }
      }
    ],
    "meanings": [
      {
        "partOfSpeech": "noun",
        "definitions": [
          {
            "definition": "A stamp used to impress a design on a soft substance such as wax.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": []
          },
          {
            "definition": "An impression of such stamp on wax, paper or other material used for sealing.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": []
          },
          {
            "definition": "A design or insignia usually associated with an organization or an official role.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "The front of the podium bore the presidential seal."
          },
          {
            "definition": "Anything that secures or authenticates.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": []
          },
          {
            "definition": "Something which will be visibly damaged if a covering or container is opened, and which may or may not bear an official design.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "The result was declared invalid, as the seal on the meter had been broken."
          },
          {
            "definition": "Confirmation or approval, or an indication of this.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "Her clothes always had her mom's seal of approval."
          },
          {
            "definition": "Something designed to prevent liquids or gases from leaking through a joint.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "The canister is leaking. I think the main seal needs to be replaced."
          },
          {
            "definition": "A tight closure, secure against leakage.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "Close the lid tightly to get a good seal."
          },
          {
            "definition": "A chakra.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": []
          }
        ],
        "synonyms": [],
        "antonyms": []
      },
      {
        "partOfSpeech": "verb",
        "definitions": [
          {
            "definition": "To place a seal on (a document).",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": []
          },
          {
            "definition": "To mark with a stamp, as an evidence of standard exactness, legal size, or merchantable quality.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "to seal silverware"
          },
          {
            "definition": "To fasten (something) so that it cannot be opened without visible damage.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "The cover is sealed. If anyone tries to open it, we'll know about it."
          },
          {
            "definition": "To prevent people or vehicles from crossing (something).",
            "synonyms": [
              "block",
              "block off",
              "close",
              "close off",
              "obstruct",
              "seal off"
            ],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "The border has been sealed until the fugitives are found."
          },
          {
            "definition": "To close securely to prevent leakage.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "I've sealed the bottle to keep the contents fresh."
          },
          {
            "definition": "To place in a sealed container.",
            "synonyms": [
              "enclose"
            ],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "I've sealed the documents in this envelope."
          },
          {
            "definition": "To place a notation of one's next move in a sealed envelope to be opened after an adjournment.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "After thinking for half an hour, the champion sealed his move."
          },
          {
            "definition": "To guarantee.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "The last-minute goal sealed United\u2019s win."
          },
          {
            "definition": "To fix, as a piece of iron in a wall, with cement or plaster, etc.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": []
          },
          {
            "definition": "To close by means of a seal.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "to seal a drainpipe with water"
          },
          {
            "definition": "To confirm or set apart as a second or additional wife.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": []
          }
        ],
        "synonyms": [
          "block",
          "block off",
          "close",
          "close off",
          "obstruct",
          "seal off",
          "enclose"
        ],
        "antonyms": []
      }
    ],
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      "name": "CC BY-SA 3.0",
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    },
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    ]
  },
  {
    "word": "seal",
    "phonetic": "/si\u02d0l/",
    "phonetics": [
      {
        "text": "/si\u02d0l/",
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    ],
    "meanings": [
      {
        "partOfSpeech": "verb",
        "definitions": [
          {
            "definition": "To tie up animals (especially cattle) in their stalls.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": []
          }
        ],
        "synonyms": [],
        "antonyms": []
      }
    ],
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]