reseal

Shut once more

To reseal is to seal again after opening: reseal the bag to keep the chips fresh, The envelope had been opened and resealed.

Products advertise resealable packaging when they can be closed repeatedly.

The word also applies to waterproofing treatments: reseal the deck every few years.

secure

tamper-evident

Shows if opened

hermetic · adhesive · sealant · gasket · bond · leak-proof · child-resistant · intact · sterile · contamination

freshness

airtight

Impervious to atmosphere

moisture · shelf-life · perishables · snacks · chips · cereal · crackers · bread · coffee · cheese

closure

cork

Tree bark bottle seal

  • stopperClosure for an opening
  • plugSomething that blocks openings
  • flapOne-sided attached cover

tab · velcro · clasp · clip · latch · fold-over · roll-top · closure

packaging

pouch

Small flexible bag

envelope · packet · sachet · foil · cling-wrap · jar · canister · tube · carton

Categories
Opposites
closure state

resealopen

Not closed

unseal · reopen · break the seal · open up · uncover

container integrity

resealpuncture

Hole from penetration

tear · rupture · breach · pierce · perforate

Phrases
Family

resealed, resealing, reseals, resealable

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G