sealing

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the act of treating something to make it repel water
  2. verb make tight; secure against leakage
  3. verb close with or as if with a seal

Etymology

From seal (“device”) + -ing.

In classic literature

Synonyms

waterproofing

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