seel

An archaic verb meaning to close or shut the eyes, or to blind; also used figuratively to mean to deceive or hoodwink.

• 🇵🇹Verbo arcaico que significa fechar os olhos ou cegar; também é usado em sentido figurado para indicar engano ou ilusão.

1. Sew up the eyelids of hawks and falcons C2 formal

   To close the eyes of a hawk or falcon by sewing the eyelids shut, typically as part of the training process to make the bird more docile.

   • The falconer would seel the young hawk to calm it during training.
   • In medieval times, falconers would seel their birds to help them adjust to captivity.
   • The practice of seeling hawks is now considered outdated and cruel.

   🇵🇹Costurar as pálpebras