noun. 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.

adjective. comparative form of close: more close

noun. 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)

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

noun. a person who closes something

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

"_Edged in closer and closer_ means went slowly nearer and nearer."

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