the act of treating something to make it repel water
"The boat owner spent hours sealing the wooden hull to ensure it would not absorb any rainwater during the storm."
Action of the verb to seal in any sense.
"The coastal community relied on sealing to provide food and materials during the harsh winter months."
Hunting of seals (the animals).
In plain English: Sealing is something that makes an envelope, document, or container completely closed so nothing can get in or out.
"The sealing on that envelope was done very neatly."
Usage: Do not confuse this noun with "sealing" as an adjective describing a secure closure, which is actually spelled "sealing." When referring to the hunting of marine mammals, ensure context clarifies that it does not mean applying a waterproof barrier.
present participle of seal
"The wet clay was sealing quickly as it dried in the sun."
In plain English: To seal something means to close it tightly so nothing can get inside or out.
"He sealed the envelope with a stamp before putting it in the mailbox."
Used for closing securely.
"The worker applied hot wax to the envelope flaps before sealing them securely shut."
In plain English: Sealing means making something completely closed so nothing can get in or out.
"The sealing edge on that envelope was broken, allowing some air to escape."
The word sealing comes from combining the noun seal with the suffix -ing to describe the act of using a device or signature to close something securely. This formation directly reflects the current meaning by indicating the process associated with the object known as a seal.