Meaning of the word seel in English

What does seel mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

seel

US /siːl/
UK /siːl/

Verb

to close a bird's eyelids by stitching them, especially a hawk's, in order to tame it

Example:
The falconer decided to seel the hawk's eyes to begin its training.
It was a common practice to seel birds of prey in ancient falconry.