Definition of Closer

1. Adverb. (comparative of 'near' or 'close') within a shorter distance. "Getting nearer to the true explanation"

Exact synonyms: Nearer, Nigher
Language type: Comparative, Comparative Degree

2. Noun. A person who closes something. "Whoever is the closer has to turn out the lights and lock up"
Generic synonyms: Individual, Mortal, Person, Somebody, Someone, Soul
Derivative terms: Close

3. Noun. (baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game.
Exact synonyms: Finisher
Category relationships: Baseball, Baseball Game
Generic synonyms: Fireman, Relief Pitcher, Reliever
Specialized synonyms: Slammer
Derivative terms: Finish

Definition of Closer

1. n. One who, or that which, closes; specifically, a boot closer. See under Boot.

Definition of Closer

1. Adjective. (comparative of close) ¹

2. Noun. Someone or something that closes. ¹

3. Noun. Someone or something that concludes. ¹

4. Noun. The last stone in a horizontal course, if smaller than the others; a piece of brick finishing a course. ¹

5. Noun. (baseball) A relief pitcher that specializes in getting the last three outs of the game. See Wikipedia:closer (baseball) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Closer

1. one that closes [n -S] - See also: closes

Lexicographical Neighbors of Closer

closelipped
closely
closely-held
closely held
closely held corporation
closely knit
closemouthed
closen
closened
closeness
closenesses
closening
closens
closeout
closeouts
closer (current term)
closer-knit
closereefed
closers
closes
closest
closest-knit
closest point of approach
closest points of approach
closestool
closestools
closet
closet(a)
closet auger

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