closer

/ˈkloʊzər/
/ˈklʌʊsə/
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Other forms: closers

Definitions of closer
  1. adverb
    (comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance
    “come closer, my dear!”
    synonyms: nearer, nigher
  2. noun
    a person who closes something
    “whoever is the closer has to turn out the lights and lock up”
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    type of:
    individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul
    a human being
  3. noun
    (baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game
    synonyms: finisher
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    types:
    slammer
    a person who closes things violently
    type of:
    fireman, relief pitcher, reliever
    a pitcher who does not start the game
Pronunciation
US
/ˈkloʊzər/
UK
/ˈklʌʊsə/
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