closer
adjective
1. comparative form of close: more close
adverb
1. (comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance
- come closer, my dear!
noun
1. a person who closes something
- whoever is the closer has to turn out the lights and lock up
Definition categories: person, individual, mortal, somebody, someone, soul
2. (baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game
Similar word(s): finisher
Definition categories: person, fireman, reliever
Sentences with closer as a noun:
- In our organization, the VP of Sales usually acts as the closer.
- The DJ chose a fantastic track as his closer at the end of the night.
- They brought their closer in for the ninth.