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English to English adverb
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(comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance |  | Example: come closer, my dear!
they drew nearer
getting nearer to the true explanation
source: wordnet30 noun
| 2 |
a person who closes something | | Example: whoever is the closer has to turn out the lights and lock up
source: wordnet30
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(baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game | | source: wordnet30
| 4 |
One who, or that which, closes; specifically, a boot closer. See under Boot. | | source: webster1913
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