noun
Uncommon
sealing
SEE-lihng
Sealing (noun) means the act of closing something securely, or of applying a seal to it. Example: “The sealing of the jars is the final step in the canning process.”
noun
1
The act of closing something securely, or of applying a seal to it.
"The sealing of the jars is the final step in the canning process."
2
The hunting of seals (the marine mammal).
"The village once relied heavily on sealing for its economy."
How to use sealing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither closing something up tightly, or the historical practice of hunting seals.
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- Plural
- sealings
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Rhymes for sealing
healing
dealing
whaling
dialing
scaling
stealing
exhaling
inhaling
pedaling
annealing
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Frequently asked questions
What does “sealing” mean?
The word “sealing” means the act of closing something securely, or of applying a seal to it. In plain terms, either closing something up tightly, or the historical practice of hunting seals.
How do you pronounce “sealing”?
“Sealing” is pronounced SEE-lihng (/ˈsiːlɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sealing” in a sentence?
Here is “sealing” used in a sentence: “The sealing of the jars is the final step in the canning process.”
What part of speech is “sealing”?
“Sealing” is a noun.
Is “sealing” a common word?
“Sealing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “sealing” have?
“Sealing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of closing something securely, or of applying a seal to it.
