sealer

¹ American  

[see-ler] / ˈsi lər /

noun

1. an officer appointed to examine and test weights and measures, and to set a stamp upon such as are true to the standard.

2. a substance applied to a porous surface as a basecoat for paint, varnish, etc.

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sealer ² American  

[see-ler] / ˈsi lər /

noun

1. a person or ship engaged in hunting seals.

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sealer ¹ British  

/ ˈsiːlə /

noun

1. a person or thing that seals

2. (formerly in Britain and currently in the US) an official who examines the accuracy of weights and measures

3. a coating of paint, varnish, etc, applied to a surface to prevent the absorption of subsequent coats

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sealer ² British  

/ ˈsiːlə /

noun

1. a person or ship occupied in hunting seals

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Etymology

Origin of sealer¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, sealer is from the Middle English word seler. See seal ¹, -er ¹

Origin of sealer²

First recorded in 1760–70; seal ² + -er ¹

Example Sentences

One person applies the sealer using a hand-pump garden sprayer.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 12, 2024

Some of the sealer peels and some doesn’t.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 17, 2023

The most recent deck sealer I used showed great promise when I used it three years ago.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 17, 2023

If applying a sealer or etching the tiles isn’t an option, consider grip tape, which usually comes in fairly narrow strips or rolls and works best in situations where the shower floor is smooth.

From Washington Post • Mar. 24, 2023

He’d come along a bit since then—with one-third interest in a sealer.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham