Closer is valid Scrabble Word

Definitions for CLOSER in dictionary:

VERB:
• move so as to cover an opening
• block up (a hole or opening)
• bring two parts of (something) together so as to block its opening or bring it into a folded state
• come into contact with (something) so as to encircle and hold it
• make (an electric circuit) continuous
• bring or come to an end
• finish speaking or writing
• bring (a business transaction) to a satisfactory conclusion
• (of a business, organization, or institution) cease to be in operation or accessible to the public, either permanently or at the end of a working day or other period of time
• remove all the funds from (a bank or building society account) and cease to use it
• make (a file) inaccessible after use, so that it is securely stored until required again
• gradually get nearer to someone or something
NOUN:
• one who, or that which, closes
• a residential street without through access
• the precinct surrounding a cathedral.
• a playing field at certain traditional English public schools.
• an entry from the street to a common stairway or to a court at the back of a building.
• the end of an event or of a period of time or activity
• the conclusion of a phrase; a cadence.
• the shutting of something, especially a door
• One who, or that which, closes; specifically, a boot closer. See under Boot.
• A finisher; that which finishes or terminates.
• The last stone in a horizontal course, if of a less size than the others, or a piece of brick finishing a course.
• a person who closes something
• (baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game
• the end of a day's trading on a stock market
• the end of a day's play in a cricket match
ADVERB:
• very near to someone or something; with very little space between
• (comparative of `near\' or `close\') within a shorter distance
ADJECTIVE:
• only a short distance away or apart in space or time
• with very little or no space in between; dense
• narrowly enclosed
• very near to (being or doing something)
• (with reference to a competitive situation) involving only a small margin between winner and loser
• on very affectionate or intimate terms
• (of a connection or resemblance) strong
• (of observation, examination, etc.) done in a careful and thorough way
• carefully guarded
• not willing to give away money or information; secretive
• uncomfortably humid or airless
• denoting a family member who is part of a person's immediate family, typically a parent or sibling
OTHER DEFINITIONS:
• one that closes

Words related to CLOSER

close7 closers9 closest9

Words that contain CLOSER

closers9 encloser10 incloser10 discloser12 enclosers11 inclosers11 disclosers13 cycloserine18 cycloserines19

How to use CLOSER in a sentence

• Still, on closer investigation, the connection, between the divisions of the pupil are apparent, and can readily be seen in the young fish.
• Kurt dared not go closer unless he wanted to be discovered, and not yet was he ready for that.
• Closer and closer the throng pressed in upon Ralston and his attendant.
• Not satisfied with his position by the board tree, he lowered his gun to his side and crept closer to the pool.
• For not since Adam wore his verdant apron, Hath man with man in social union dwelt, But laws were made to draw that union closer.
• And they crouched together under the wall, sitting closer so that the coat might cover them.
• The breaking of the cedar was a visible outward fragment of a distant and mysterious encounter that was coming daily closer to them both.
• She hurriedly drew her thin skirt closer about her, nervously trying to make room for him between David and herself.
• She held him closer, her lips trembling against his.
• She folded her arms round his neck and clung closer, closer.
• There was no such signal in the book, expressing an order when the admiral would have the ships to come to a closer engagement than when they begun.
• He liked the old prospector, and now that he had confided to him his tale of love, he was drawn closer than ever to this wandering veteran of the trails.
• From the moment of his union with his beautiful wife, through the long years of semi-isolation that he knew thereafter, he grew closer and closer to Rachel.
• Naturally they ought to have come closer, and the fact that they did not, suggested that they kept back to give the actors plenty of room for their performances.
• Yet, when we look closer, the case is not so simple.
• Closer and closer the two cars came together, that driven by the young reporter gaining.
• It was on the nearer bank of this stream, where, a little below, it curved closer to the house, that her father, falling with a frost-loosened rock, had received his fatal injury.
• In ten thousand ways, in that great tropical university, men feel themselves in closer touch than elsewhere with the ultimate facts and truths of nature.
• Though possibly only an exceptional child will enjoy the book, it helps to bring the youthful reader closer to the time of Chaucer than any other version for children.
• I shut my eyes, closer than you have shut them for me now.
• Almost unconsciously he pressed her closer to his heart.
• If the wire fits the lamp loosely, remove the lamp and press the sides of the coil closer together.
• Let us turn now from friendship to nearer and closer relations.
• When they had come closer the children recognized them.
• To this the butt-officer replies that C Company had better come a bit closer to the target and try, try again.
• The foreman held the lantern close, that the young engineer might have all the light he wanted, and called to miners to bring their lights closer.
• LINDSAY Political Philosophy or the philosophical theory of the State has closer relations with history than any other branch of philosophical inquiry.
• Maynard held Marjorie closer as she heard of the danger they had been in, and Mr.

Similar words containing CLOS without suffix er

close7 closed9 closes8 closet8 cyclos13 eclose8 closely12 closers9 closest9 closets9 closeup11 closing10 closure9 eclosed10 ecloses9 enclose9 inclose9 reclose9 unclose9 upclose11 closable12 closeout10 closeted11 closeups12 closings11 closured11 closures10 cycloses15 cyclosis15 disclose11 disclost11 eclosing11 eclosion10 enclosed11 encloser10 encloses10 inclosed11 incloser10 incloses10 parclose12 reclosed11 recloses10 unclosed11 uncloses10 upclosed13 upcloses12 closeable13 closedown15 closehead15 closeness11 closeouts11 closetful14 closeting12 closuring12 disclosed13 discloser12 discloses12 eclosions11 enclosers11 enclosing12 enclosure11 exclosure18 foreclose14 inclosers11 inclosing12 inclosure11 overclose14 parcloses13 reclosing12 triclosan11 unclosing12 upclosing14 closedowns16 closeheads16 closestool12 closetfuls15 clostridia13 cyclostome19 cyclostyle20 disclosers13 disclosing14 disclosure13 disenclose13 disinclose13 enclosable14 enclosures12 exclosures19 foreclosed16 forecloses15 inclosable14 inclosures12 reclosable14 triclosans12 unenclosed13 uninclosed13 cyclospora19 ciclosporin17 closefisted17 closenesses13 closestools13 Show more ...

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