seal vs waterproof

waterproof vs seal

seal and waterproof both are nouns.

seal is not an adjective while waterproof is an adjective.

seal and waterproof both are verbs.

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

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

seal: make tight; secure against leakage
waterproof: make watertight

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

seal (noun)	waterproof (noun)
any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions	a water-resistant coat
a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents	any fabric impervious to water
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 (adjective)	waterproof (adjective)
	not permitting the passage of water

seal (verb)	waterproof (verb)
decide irrevocably	make watertight
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 waterproof

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