Closer

Word CLOSER
Character 6
Hyphenation clos er
Pronunciations /ˈkloʊsɚ/

Definitions and meanings of "Closer"

What do we mean by closer?

One that closes. noun

A relief pitcher called upon to protect a lead late in a game. noun

One who or that which closes or concludes. noun

An inclosure. noun

One who, or that which, closes; specifically, a boot closer. See under boot. noun

A finisher; that which finishes or terminates. noun

The last stone in a horizontal course, if of a less size than the others, or a piece of brick finishing a course. noun

Comparative form of close: more close adjective

Someone or something that closes. noun

Someone or something that concludes. noun

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

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

(comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance adverb

A person who closes something noun

(baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game noun

Closed, shut.

Narrow; confined.

At a little distance; near.

Intimate; well-loved.

Oppressive; without motion or ventilation; causing a feeling of lassitude.

(Ireland, England, Scotland) Hot, humid, with no wind.

(of a vowel) Articulated with the tongue body relatively close to the hard palate.

Strictly confined; carefully guarded.

Out of the way of observation; secluded; secret; hidden.

Nearly equal; almost evenly balanced.

Short.

Dense; solid; compact.

Concise; to the point.

Difficult to obtain.

Parsimonious; stingy.

Adhering strictly to a standard or original; exact.

Accurate; careful; precise; also, attentive; undeviating; strict.

Marked, evident.

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The word "closer" in example sentences

_Edged in closer and closer_ means went slowly nearer and nearer. ❋ J. Marshall Hawkes (N/A)

Since certain algorithms and directory listings work alphabetically, pick a name closer to A than Z. ❋ Marty Zwilling (2011)

Condo or home buyers soon learn that there is an important player at the closing table: the title closer representing the "title company." ❋ Ron Gitter (2011)

When laypeople use the word, "hypothesis" is the term closer to what they actually mean. ❋ Wasmall (2010)

While the term closer-by-committee terrifies any baseball fan, it looks to be the case for the Ex-Yankees without a clear cut favorite. ❋ Chad Jennings (2010)

The summer will tell us if he further admits those mistakes, by bringing in a true squad striker who can bring the title closer to Anfield. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Guy Bissonnette, Enfield, N.H. Gardner: Shelton isn't a bad sell-high candidate right now, although packaging him with a closer is a lot to lose for just one player in return. ❋ Unknown (2006)

The secret to Trevor Hoffman's success as a closer is as much preparation ❋ Unknown (2002)

'' Becoming a closer is a maturing process, '' Miller says. ❋ Unknown (1998)

Rivera enhanced the word "closer" in baseball's vocabulary. ❋ By DAVE ANDERSON (2011)

Realtors get a paycheck A mortgage broker gets a paycheck An appraiser gets a paycheck A home inspector gets a paycheck Attorneys get a paycheck A title closer gets a paycheck Moving companies get a paycheck ❋ Unknown (2011)

All swear by Ripi's technique, which she described as closer traditional Chinese methods. ❋ By GREG BISHOP (2010)

A win over the Saints would change that, and would get Manning one title closer to Patriots QB Tom Brady, the player he's bound to be compared with until the end of time. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Right-aligned labels are good because it makes the label closer to its field. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The San Diego Padres All-Star closer is being sought by the Minnesota Twins, who are desperately searching for a replacement for injured Joe Nathan. ❋ Unknown (2010)

She leaned in closer to the edge of what could be, now edging close enough to leap; he thought she might, and hoped she would. ❋ Unknown (2009)

An easy example of this is that in energy terms, it is closer from the surface of the Moon to GEO than it is from LEO to GEO. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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