| sea life |
see "marine life." |
| sea lily |
a deep-water marine crinoid with a flowerlike body on a long stalk by which it is attached to the ocean floor. |
| sealing wax |
a mixture of resin and turpentine that softens when heated, used for sealing letters, documents, and the like. |
| sea lion |
any of several large-eared seals that live in colonies along the Pacific coast. |
| seal ring |
a signet ring. |
| sealskin |
the skin or pelt of a seal, esp. a fur seal, or such a skin prepared for making garments. [2 definitions] |
| Sealyham terrier |
one of a Welsh breed of small terrier that has short legs, a squarish muzzle, and a wiry white coat. |
| seam |
a line of stitching along which two pieces of fabric, or one piece folded over, are attached. [6 definitions] |
| sea-maid |
a mermaid, nymph, or goddess of the sea; sea-maiden. |
| seaman |
someone who works on a boat or is skilled at operating one; sailor. [2 definitions] |
| seamanship |
the abilities, skills, and knowledge associated with operating a boat or ship. |
| seamless |
made without seams. [3 definitions] |
| seamount |
a high mountain far beneath the surface of the sea. |
| seamstress |
a woman who sews, esp. as an occupation. |
| seamy |
disreputable; sordid. |
| séance |
a gathering for the purpose of making supernatural contact with the dead, often involving holding hands around a table in the dark. |
| sea onion |
a Mediterranean plant of the lily family. [2 definitions] |
| sea otter |
a large marine otter of the northern Pacific coast. |
| seaplane |
an airplane that can land on and take off from water. |
| seaport |
a city, town, or harbor at which seagoing vessels dock, load, and unload. |
| sea power |
naval strength. [2 definitions] |