closer

Noun
  1. A person who closes something (synset 109949922)
    "whoever is the closer has to turn out the lights and lock up"
    is a type of: individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being
  2. (baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game (synset 109949715)
    referred to in: ball, baseball, baseball game - a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
    is a type of: fireman, relief pitcher, reliever - a pitcher who does not start the game
    subtypes: slammer - a person who closes things violently
    same as: finisher
Adverb
  1. (comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance (synset 400409712)
    "come closer, my dear!"; "they drew nearer"; "getting nearer to the true explanation"
    domain usage: comparative, comparative degree - the comparative form of an adjective or adverb
    same as: nearer, nigher

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