closer
Pronunciation: /ˈkləʊ.sə/
The English word “closer” has 7 meanings listed here.
adverb
noun
- Someone or something that closes.
- Someone or something that concludes.
- Synonym of close (“the point at the end of a sales pitch when the consumer is asked to buy”).
- The last stone in a horizontal course, if smaller than the others; a piece of brick finishing a course.
- A relief pitcher who specializes in getting the last three outs of the game.
- A horse that performs best toward the end of a race.
Etymology
From Middle English closere, equivalent to close (verb) + -er.
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- closeness
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- closest point of approach
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- closet audit
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