closer
1. [ adverb ] (comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance
Synonyms: nearer nigher
Examples:

"come closer, my dear!" "they drew nearer" "getting nearer to the true explanation"

Related terms: comparative
2. [ adjective ] (comparative of `close') indicating the one of two that is the shorter distance away
Synonyms: near
Examples:

"take the near street and ten turn right"

Related terms: close
3. [ noun ] a person who closes something
Examples:

"whoever is the closer has to turn out the lights and lock up"

Related terms: person close
4. [ noun ] (baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game
Synonyms: finisher
Related terms: reliever slammer baseball
Similar spelling:   Clouser
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