As a Noun: 1. A surface which has been joined, repaired or had something attached to it with long sticky strips of plastic. 2. A stiff paste used to fix glass panes into frames and to fill cracks or holes in woodwork. English = putty. 3. A rectangular paper cover in which you send a letter or card to someone through the post which has been closed along its sticky edge or with the use of a long sticky strip of plastic. English = sealed envelope. 4. Something fixed to a container or letter that must be broken or removed before the container or letter can be opened. English = seal. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To join, repair or attach something to a surface with long sticky strips of plastic, or putty. English = tape, tape down; apply putty 2. To close a rectangular paper cover in which you send a letter or card to someone through the post using its sticky edge or a long sticky strip of plastic. English = seal an envelope. 3. To close a container or letter with something that must be broken or removed before the container or letter can be opened. English = seal.