Crest vs. Seal — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Crest and Seal
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Crest
A usually ornamental tuft, ridge, or similar projection on the head of a bird or other animal.
Seal
A device or material that is used to close off or fasten an opening or connection, especially to prevent the escape of a liquid or gas
Used caulk as a seal around the window.
Crest
An elevated, irregularly toothed ridge on the stigmas of certain flowers.
Seal
An airtight closure
A door that lacks a tight seal.
Crest
A ridge or an appendage on a plant part, such as on a leaf or petal.
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Seal
Something, such as a piece of tape, that is placed on a product or package to show that the contents have not been tampered with.
Crest
A plume used as decoration on top of a helmet.
Seal
The water in the trap of a drain that prevents sewer gas from escaping into a room.
Crest
A helmet.
Seal
A design used to identify a person or thing or to show that something is authentic, accurate, or of good quality
The title page is marked with the publisher's seal. Does the scale have the inspector's seal?.
Crest
(Heraldry) A device placed above the shield on a coat of arms.
Seal
A small decorative paper sticker.
Crest
A representation of such a device.
Seal
A die or signet having a raised or incised emblem used to stamp an impression on a receptive substance such as wax or lead.
Crest
The top, as of a hill or wave.
Seal
The impression so made.
Crest
The highest or culminating point; the peak
The crest of a flood.
At the crest of her career.
Seal
The design or emblem itself, belonging exclusively to the user
A monarch's seal.
Crest
The ridge on a roof.
Seal
A small disk or wafer of wax, lead, or paper bearing such an imprint and affixed to a document to prove authenticity or to secure it.
Crest
To decorate or furnish with a crest.
Seal
An indication or symbol regarded as guaranteeing or authenticating something
The choral director gave the program his seal of approval.
Crest
To reach the crest of
Crested the ridge.
Seal
Any of various aquatic carnivorous mammals of the families Phocidae and Otariidae, found chiefly in cold regions and having a sleek torpedo-shaped body and limbs that are modified into paddlelike flippers.
Crest
To form into a crest or crests
Waves cresting over the seawall.
Seal
The pelt or fur of one of these animals, especially a fur seal.
Crest
To reach a crest
The swollen river crested at 9:15.
Seal
Leather made from the hide of one of these animals.
Crest
The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.
Seal
To close or fasten with a seal
Seal an envelope.
Seal a test tube.
Crest
A tuft, or other natural ornament, growing on an animal's head, for example the comb of a cockerel, the swelling on the head of a snake, the lengthened feathers of the crown or nape of bird, etc.
Seal
To prevent (a liquid or gas) from escaping
Charring a piece of meat seals in the juices.
Crest
The plume of feathers, or other decoration, worn on or displayed on a helmet; the distinctive ornament of a helmet.
Seal
To cover, secure, or fill up (an opening)
Sealed the hole in the pipe with epoxy.
Crest
(heraldry) A bearing worn, not upon the shield, but usually on a helmet above it, sometimes (as for clerics) separately above the shield or separately as a mark for plate, in letterheads, and the like.
Seal
To apply a waterproof coating to
Seal a blacktop driveway.
Crest
The upper curve of a horse's neck.
Seal
To secure or prevent passage into and out of (an area). Often used with off
The police sealed off the crime scene.
Crest
The ridge or top of a wave.
Seal
To affix a seal to (something) in order to prove authenticity, accuracy, or quality.
Crest
The helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride; courage.
Seal
To establish or determine irrevocably
Our fate was sealed.
Crest
The ornamental finishing which surmounts the ridge of a roof, canopy, etc.
Seal
Mormon Church To make (a marriage, for example) eternally binding; solemnize forever.
Crest
The top line of a slope or embankment.
Seal
To hunt seals.
Crest
(anatomy) A ridge along the surface of a bone.
Seal
A pinniped (Pinnipedia), particularly an earless seal (true seal) or eared seal.
The seals in the harbor looked better than they smelled.
Crest
(informal) A design or logo, especially one of an institution, sports club, association or high-class family.
Seal
(heraldry) A bearing representing a creature something like a walrus.
Crest
Any of several birds in the family Regulidae, including the goldcrests and firecrests.
Seal
A stamp used to impress a design on a soft substance such as wax.
Crest
(intransitive) Particularly with reference to waves, to reach a peak.
Seal
An impression of such stamp on wax, paper or other material used for sealing.
Crest
(transitive) To reach the crest of (a hill or mountain)
Seal
A design or insignia usually associated with an organization or an official role.
The front of the podium bore the presidential seal.
Crest
To furnish with, or surmount as, a crest; to serve as a crest for.
Seal
Anything that secures or authenticates.
Crest
To mark with lines or streaks like waving plumes.
Seal
Something which will be visibly damaged if a covering or container is opened, and which may or may not bear an official design.
The result was declared invalid, as the seal on the meter had been broken.
Crest
A tuft, or other excrescence or natural ornament, growing on an animal's head; the comb of a cock; the swelling on the head of a serpent; the lengthened feathers of the crown or nape of bird, etc.
[Attack] his rising crest, and drive the serpent back.
Seal
(figurative) Confirmation or approval, or an indication of this.
Her clothes always had her mom's seal of approval.
Crest
The plume of feathers, or other decoration, worn on a helmet; the distinctive ornament of a helmet, indicating the rank of the wearer; hence, also, the helmet.
Stooping low his lofty crest.
And on his head there stood uprightA crest, in token of a knight.
Seal
Something designed to prevent liquids or gases from leaking through a joint.
The canister is leaking. I think the main seal needs to be replaced.
Crest
A bearing worn, not upon the shield, but usually above it, or separately as an ornament for plate, liveries, and the like. It is a relic of the ancient cognizance. See Cognizance, 4.
Seal
A tight closure, secure against leakage.
Close the lid tightly to get a good seal.
Crest
The upper curve of a horse's neck.
Throwing the base thong from his bending crest.
Seal
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Crest
The ridge or top of a wave.
Like wave with crest of sparkling foam.
Seal
(intransitive) To hunt seals.
They're organizing a protest against sealing.
Crest
The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.
Seal
(transitive) To place a seal on (a document).
Crest
The helm or head, as typical of a high spirit; pride; courage.
Now the time is comeThat France must vail her lofty plumed crest.
Seal
To mark with a stamp, as an evidence of standard exactness, legal size, or merchantable quality.
To seal weights and measures
To seal silverware
Crest
The ornamental finishing which surmounts the ridge of a roof, canopy, etc.
The finials of gables and pinnacles are sometimes called crests.
Seal
(transitive) To fasten (something) so that it cannot be opened without visible damage.
The cover is sealed. If anyone tries to open it, we'll know about it.
Crest
The top line of a slope or embankment.
Seal
(transitive) To prevent people or vehicles from crossing (something).
The border has been sealed until the fugitives are found.
Crest
To furnish with, or surmount as, a crest; to serve as a crest for.
His legs bestrid the ocean, his reared armCrested the world.
Mid groves of clouds that crest the mountain's brow.
Seal
(transitive) To close securely to prevent leakage.
I've sealed the bottle to keep the contents fresh.
Crest
To mark with lines or streaks, like, or regarded as like, waving plumes.
Like as the shining sky in summer's night, . . . Is crested with lines of fiery light.
Seal
(transitive) To place in a sealed container.
I've sealed the documents in this envelope.
Crest
To form a crest.
Seal
To place a notation of one's next move in a sealed envelope to be opened after an adjournment.
After thinking for half an hour, the champion sealed his move.
Crest
The top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
Seal
(transitive) To guarantee.
The last-minute goal sealed United’s win.
Crest
The top point of a mountain or hill;
The view from the peak was magnificent
They clambered to the summit of Monadnock
Seal
To fix, as a piece of iron in a wall, with cement or plaster, etc.
Crest
The center of a cambered road
Seal
To close by means of a seal.
To seal a drainpipe with water
Crest
(heraldry) in medieval times, an emblem used to decorate a helmet
Seal
(Mormonism) To confirm or set apart as a second or additional wife.
Crest
A showy growth of e.g. feathers or skin on the head of a bird or other animal
Seal
(Christianity) To form a sacred commitment.
Crest
Lie at the top of;
Snow capped the mountains
Seal
To fry (meat) at a high temperature to retain the juices.
Crest
Reach a high point;
The river crested last night
Seal
(dialectal) To tie up animals (especially cattle) in their stalls.
Seal
Any aquatic carnivorous mammal of the families Phocidæ and Otariidæ.
Seal
An engraved or inscribed stamp, used for marking an impression in wax or other soft substance, to be attached to a document, or otherwise used by way of authentication or security.
Seal
Wax, wafer, or other tenacious substance, set to an instrument, and impressed or stamped with a seal; as, to give a deed under hand and seal.
Till thou canst rail the seal from off my bondThou but offend'st thy lungs to speak so loud.
Seal
That which seals or fastens; esp., the wax or wafer placed on a letter or other closed paper, etc., to fasten it.
Seal
That which confirms, ratifies, or makes stable; that which authenticates; that which secures; assurance.
Like a red seal is the setting sunOn the good and the evil men have done.
Seal
An arrangement for preventing the entrance or return of gas or air into a pipe, by which the open end of the pipe dips beneath the surface of water or other liquid, or a deep bend or sag in the pipe is filled with the liquid; a draintrap.
Seal
To set or affix a seal to; hence, to authenticate; to confirm; to ratify; to establish; as, to seal a deed.
And with my hand I seal my true heart's love.
Seal
To mark with a stamp, as an evidence of standard exactness, legal size, or merchantable quality; as, to seal weights and measures; to seal silverware.
Seal
To fasten with a seal; to attach together with a wafer, wax, or other substance causing adhesion; as, to seal a letter.
Seal
Hence, to shut close; to keep close; to make fast; to keep secure or secret.
Seal up your lips, and give no words but "mum".
Seal
To fix, as a piece of iron in a wall, with cement, plaster, or the like.
Seal
To close by means of a seal; as, to seal a drainpipe with water. See 2d Seal, 5.
Seal
Among the Mormons, to confirm or set apart as a second or additional wife.
If a man once married desires a second helpmate . . . she is sealed to him under the solemn sanction of the church.
Seal
To affix one's seal, or a seal.
I will seal unto this bond.
Seal
Fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
Seal
A device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents
Seal
The pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal;
A coat of seal
Seal
A member of a Naval Special Warfare unit who is trained for unconventional warfare;
SEAL is an acronym for Sea Air and Land
Seal
A stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it);
The warrant bore the sheriff's seal
Seal
An indication of approved or superior status
Seal
A finishing coat applied to exclude moisture
Seal
Fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure
Seal
Any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions
Seal
Close with or as if with a seal;
She sealed the letter with hot wax
Seal
Make tight; secure against leakage;
Seal the windows
Seal
Decide irrevocably;
Sealing dooms
Seal
Affix a seal to;
Seal the letter
Seal
Cover with varnish
Seal
Hunt seals
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