word - Teapot Riddle: all of my teapots can be 'strong'

If you don't know what a teapot riddle is read closely:
The 'teapot' is one word I'm currently searching for.
You have to guess it.
It's always the same word but has different meanings.

First clue:

All of my teapots can be 'strong'
My first teapot grows strong.
My second teapot is designed to be strong.

My third teapot is strong if made right.

Second clue:

My first teapot is really cute, when its young .
My second teapot isnt designed to be cute, but it can be.
My third teapot is technically not cute.

Third clue:

My first teapot is mostly wet.
My second teapot is after movement wet.
My third teapot is technically not wet.

Final clue (makes it reaaally easy):

My first teapot lives in the water, its like a lion there!
My second teapot lives mostly on land, but can be found everywhere!
My second teapot loves also the USA
My third teapot is a magical tool for imprisoning or hiding

Answer

The answer is

Seal/SEAL/seal

First hint:

Baby seal grows to be strong; SEALs are designed to be strong; seal should be made strong

Second hint:

Baby seals can be cute; Navy SEALs..well...depends; seal, definitely not

Third hint:

Seals are usually wet; SEALs are wet when they're in water (duh); seals are not

Final hint:

Seal and sea-lion; SEALS and USA; seal is a magical tool for imprisoning someone.