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closer

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: closer

1
 adv
(comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance
2
 n
a person who closes something
3
 n
(baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: closer
1

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

“come closer, my dear!”
Synonyms:
nearer, nigher
2

n a person who closes something

“whoever is the closer has to turn out the lights and lock up”
Type of:
individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul
a human being
3

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

Synonyms:
finisher
Types:
slammer
a person who closes things violently
Type of:
fireman, relief pitcher, reliever
a pitcher who does not start the game
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