seal vs fur

seal and fur both are nouns.

seal is a verb but fur is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
seal	Yes	No	Yes	No
fur	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, fur is a hypernym of seal; that is, fur is a word with a broader meaning than seal:

seal: the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal
fur: the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

Other hypernyms of seal include pelt.

seal (noun)	fur (noun)
any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions	dense coat of fine silky hairs on mammals (e.g., cat or seal or weasel)
a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents	a garment made of animal pelts or synthetic fur
fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters	the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure
a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture
an indication of approved or superior status
a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it)
the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal

seal (verb)	fur (verb)
decide irrevocably
hunt seals
close with or as if with a seal
affix a seal to
make tight; secure against leakage
cover with varnish

Difference between seal and fur

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