sealskin

noun

seal·skin | \ ˈsēl-ˌskin

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Definition of sealskin

1 : the fur or pelt of a fur seal

2 : a garment (such as a jacket, coat, or cape) of sealskin

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There, in the ice-blue underwater world, Brower saw Iñupiat hunters in a sealskin boat closing in on the calf’s mother. — Krista Langlois, Smithsonian, "Why Scientists Are Starting to Care About Cultures Who Talk to Whales," 6 Apr. 2018

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seal someone's fate

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The first known use of sealskin was in the 14th century

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sealskin

noun

seal·skin | \ ˈsēl-ˌskin

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Kids Definition of sealskin

: seal entry 1 sense 2

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