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. seal.

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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

How many gallons, currently priced around $55 per gallon, of high-quality sealer do you use to make your deck look fantastic?

From Seattle Times • Jul. 17, 2023

When you seal a pergola, or any outdoor wood, try to use a penetrating sealer made with synthetic resins.

From Seattle Times • May 8, 2023

If the floor is unsealed, you would also have the option of adding traction by using a penetrating sealer or an etching product.

From Washington Post • Mar. 24, 2023

He was dipping a large, broomlike brush into a pail and painting the asphalt with black sealer.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli