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closer (n.)

"one who or that which closes" anything, 1610s, agent noun from close (v.).

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Definitions of closer from WordNet
1
closer (n.)
a person who closes something;
whoever is the closer has to turn out the lights and lock up
closer (n.)
(baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game;
Synonyms: finisher
2
closer (adv.)
(comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance;
come closer, my dear!
Synonyms: nearer / nigher
From wordnet.princeton.edu