seal vs break seal

break seal vs seal

seal and break seal both are nouns.

seal is a verb but break seal is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
seal	Yes	No	Yes	No
break seal	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, break seal is a hyponym of seal; that is, break seal is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than seal:

seal: fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure
break seal: a seal that must be broken when first used and cannot easily be resealed

Other hyponyms of seal include gasket, piston ring, washer.

seal (noun)	break seal (noun)
any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions	a seal that must be broken when first used and cannot easily be resealed
a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure
a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture
an indication of approved or superior status
a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)
the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal

seal (verb)	break seal (verb)
decide irrevocably
hunt seals
close with or as if with a seal
affix a seal to
make tight; secure against leakage
cover with varnish

Difference between seal and break seal

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