self-sealing
adjective
uk/ˌselfˈsiː.lɪŋ/us/ˌselfˈsiː.lɪŋ/A self-sealingenvelopeorplasticbagcan beclosedbypressingtwosidesof it together:
Ihopetheenvelopesare self-sealing because I've got a verysoretongue!
Store thefruitinairtightcontainersor self-sealingplasticbags.
Synonym
self-seal
A self-sealingpipe,tyre,container, etc. canautomaticallyseal(=close)smallholesinitssurface:
I'mpreparedtobetthosepipesare self-sealing.
Theaircraftarefittedwith self-sealingtanksandenhancedarmourprotectionto make themcombatcapable.
A self-sealingsubstanceformsacoverorstructurethatpreventsair,water, etc. fromenteringorleavingit. :
Iordered4bagsof self-sealingcement.
Bags in general
- bag for life
- bagful
- carry(something)on
- doggy bag
- feedbag
- gunnysack
- man bag
- nosebag
- packet
- party bag
- pencil case
- pouch
- sack
- self-seal
- shopper
- shopping trolley
- string bag
- trug
- wheelie bag
- Ziploc
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