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closers
noun(clos-er)
(baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game
Synonyms: finisher,
closers
adverb(clos-er)
(comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance
Synonyms: nearer, nigher,
Examples:
Come closer, my dear!.
closers
noun(clos-er)
a person who closes something
Examples:
Whoever is the closer has to turn out the lights and lock up.

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