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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

CLOSER

n.s as z. A finisher; one who concludes.

 

CLOSER

a.comp. of close. More close.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

CLOSER

CLOSER Clos "er, n.

 

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

 

2. A finisher; that which finishes or terminates.

 

3. (Masonry )

 

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

 

CLOSEREEFED

CLOSEREEFED Close "reefed `, a. (Naut. )

 

Defn: Having all the reefs taken in; -- said of a sail.

 

New American Oxford Dictionary

closer

clos er |ˈklōzər ˈkloʊzər | ▶noun Baseball a relief pitcher who specializes in pitching to the final batters of a game if the pitcher's team has the lead.

 

Oxford Dictionary

closer

clos er |ˈklōzər ˈkloʊzər | ▶noun Baseball a relief pitcher who specializes in pitching to the final batters of a game if the pitcher's team has the lead.

 

French Dictionary

closerie

closerie n. f. nom féminin Petit clos.