sealer

English

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /siːlə/
(US) enPR: sēlʹər, IPA^(key): /siːlɚ/
Rhymes: -iːlə(r)

Etymology 1

seal +‎ -er

Noun

sealer (plural sealers)

A tool used to seal something.
A person who is employed to seal things.
1. An officer responsible for sealing writs or instruments, stamping weights and measures, etc.
A coating designed to prevent excessive absorption of finish coats into porous surfaces; a coating designed to prevent bleeding.

Derived terms

endodontic sealer
root canal sealer
sealer jar

Etymology 2

seal +‎ -er

Noun

sealer (plural sealers)

A person who hunts seals.
A vessel engaged in the business of capturing seals.

Synonyms

seal-hunter

Translations

person who hunts seals

German: Robbenjäger (de) m

Macedonian: фоколовец m (fokolovec)

Anagrams

Easler, Reales, Searle, earles, leaser, resale, reseal

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