any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions | any of numerous marine mammals that come on shore to breed; chiefly of cold regions |
a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents | a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents |
fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters | fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters |
fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure | fastener that provides a tight and perfect closure |
a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture | a finishing coat applied to exclude moisture |
an indication of approved or superior status | an indication of approved or superior status |
a stamp affixed to a document (as to attest to its authenticity or to seal it) | 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 | the pelt or fur (especially the underfur) of a seal |