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Sea Lion
Sea lions are pinnipeds characterized by external ear flaps, long foreflippers, the ability to walk on all fours, short, thick hair, and a big chest and belly. Together with the fur seals, they comprise the family Otariidae, eared seals, which contains six extant and one extinct species (the Japanese sea lion) in five genera. Their range extends from the subarctic to tropical waters of the global ocean in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, with the notable exception of the northern Atlantic Ocean. They have an average lifespan of 20–30 years. A male California sea lion weighs on average about 300 kg (660 lb) and is about 2.4 m (8 ft) long, while the female sea lion weighs 100 kg (220 lb) and is 1.8 m (6 ft) long. The largest sea lion is Steller’s sea lion, which can weigh 1,000 kg (2,200 lb) and grow to a length of 3.0 m (10 ft). Sea lions consume large quantities of food at a time and are known to eat about 5–8% of their body weight (about 6.8–15.9 kg (15–35 lb)) at a single feeding. Sea lions can move around 16 knots (30 km/h; 18 mph) in water and at their fastest they can reach a speed of about 30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph). Three species, the Australian sea lion, the Galápagos sea lion and the New Zealand sea lion, are listed as Endangered.
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Seal (noun)
A pinniped (Pinnipedia), particularly an earless seal (true seal) or eared seal.
“The seals in the harbor looked better than they smelled.”
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Seal (noun)
A bearing representing a creature something like a walrus.
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Seal (noun)
A stamp used to impress a design on a soft substance such as wax.
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Seal (noun)
An impression of such stamp on wax, paper or other material used for sealing.
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Seal (noun)
A design or insignia usually associated with an organization or an official role.
“The front of the podium bore the presidential seal.”
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Seal (noun)
Anything that secures or authenticates.
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Seal (noun)
Something which will be visibly damaged if a covering or container is opened, and which may or may not bear an official design.
“The result was declared invalid, as the seal on the meter had been broken.”
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Seal (noun)
Confirmation or an indication of confirmation.
“Her clothes always had her mom’s seal of approval.”
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Seal (noun)
Something designed to prevent liquids or gases from leaking through a joint.
“The canister is leaking. I think the main seal needs to be replaced.”
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Seal (noun)
A tight closure, secure against leakage.
“Close the lid tightly to get a good seal.”
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Seal (noun)
A chakra.
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Seal (verb)
To hunt seals.
“They’re organizing a protest against sealing.”
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Seal (verb)
To place a seal on (a document).
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Seal (verb)
To mark with a stamp, as an evidence of standard exactness, legal size, or merchantable quality.
“to seal weights and measures; to seal silverware”
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Seal (verb)
To fasten (something) so that it cannot be opened without visible damage.
“The cover is sealed. If anyone tries to open it, we’ll know about it.”
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Seal (verb)
To prevent people or vehicles from crossing (something).
“The border has been sealed until the fugitives are found.”
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Seal (verb)
To close securely to prevent leakage.
“I’ve sealed the bottle to keep the contents fresh.”
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Seal (verb)
To place in a sealed container.
“I’ve sealed the documents in this envelope.”
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Seal (verb)
To place a notation of one’s next move in a sealed envelope to be opened after an adjournment.
“After thinking for half an hour, the champion sealed his move.”
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Seal (verb)
To guarantee.
“The last-minute goal sealed United’s win.”
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Seal (verb)
To fix, as a piece of iron in a wall, with cement or plaster, etc.
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Seal (verb)
To close by means of a seal.
“to seal a drainpipe with water”
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Seal (verb)
To confirm or set apart as a second or additional wife.
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Seal (verb)
To tie up animals (especially cattle) in their stalls.