seal vs reseal

seal is a noun but reseal is not a noun.

seal and reseal both are verbs.

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

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

seal: make tight; secure against leakage
reseal: seal again

Other hyponyms of seal include waterproof, calk, caulk, pack.

seal (noun)	reseal (noun)
any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions
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)	reseal (verb)
decide irrevocably	seal again
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 reseal

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