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Definition of "sealskin" [seal•skin]

  • The pelt or fur, especially the underfur, of a seal. (noun)
  • A garment made of sealskin. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "sealskin" in a sentence
  • "The soft sound of a limousine purred through the area grating and two well-fed figures in sealskin coats, led by the "friendly visitor," appeared at the door."
  • "Special note from Greg: Oops, I called the sealskin boat an 'upiak', but actually it's an 'umiak', 24 hours of sunlight can really mess with your head!"
  • "Special note from Greg: Oops, I called the sealskin boat an"