Definition of Closer

Adverb: closer klow-su(r)

(comparative of 'near' or 'close') within a shorter distance
"come closer, my dear!";
- nearer, nigher

Noun: closer klow-su(r)

A person who closes something
"whoever is the closer has to turn out the lights and lock up"
(baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game
- finisher

Adjective: close (closer,closest) klowz

At or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
"close to noon"; "how close are we to town?"; "a close formation of ships"
Close in relevance or relationship
"a close family"; "we are all...in close sympathy with..."; "close kin"; "a close resemblance"
Not far distant in time, space, degree or circumstances
"she was close to tears"; "had a close call";
- near, nigh
Rigorously attentive; strict and thorough
"close supervision"; "paid close attention"; "a close study"; "kept a close watch on expenditures"
Marked by fidelity to an original
"a close translation";
- faithful
(of a contest or contestants) evenly matched
"a close contest";
- tight
In close proximity; crowded
"close quarters";
- confining
Lacking fresh air
"the dreadfully close atmosphere";
- airless, stuffy, unaired
(of textiles) having little space between threads; dense
"a close weave";
- tight
Strictly confined or guarded
"kept under close custody"
Confined to specific persons
"a close secret"
Fitting closely but comfortably
"a close fit";
- snug, close-fitting
Used of hair or haircuts
"a close military haircut"
Giving or spending with reluctance
"very close with his money";
- cheeseparing, near, penny-pinching, skinny
Inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information
"although they knew her whereabouts her friends kept close about it";
- closelipped, closemouthed, secretive, tightlipped