seal in
Upper Intermediate (B2)neutral
To keep something good (like flavour or warmth) inside by closing it tightly
"Sear the steak on a very hot pan to seal in the juices before finishing it in the oven."
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You can see the shaft seal in the front.
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The first seal in line is called the point man.
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one of our family friends was a SEAL in Vietnam.
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This first time, we're going to seal in that color.
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SEAL in the third floor bedroom of his compound in Pakistan.