seal vs rubber stamp

rubber stamp vs seal

seal and rubber stamp both are nouns.

seal is a verb but rubber stamp is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
seal	Yes	No	Yes	No
rubber stamp	Yes	No	No	No

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

seal: a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
rubber stamp: a stamp (usually made of rubber) for imprinting a mark or design by hand

Other hyponyms of seal include bulla, cachet, great seal, handstamp, signet.

seal (noun)	rubber stamp (noun)
any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions	routine authorization of an action without questions
a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents	a stamp (usually made of rubber) for imprinting a mark or design by hand
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)	rubber stamp (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 rubber stamp

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