Definition of close

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Close (n.) To bring together the parts of; to consolidate; as, to close the ranks of an army; -- often used with up..

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Closer :: Closer (n.) One who, or that which, closes; specifically, a boot closer. See under Boot..
By :: By (pref.) In the neighborhood of; near or next to; not far from; close to; along with; as, come and sit by me..
Torpedo :: Torpedo (n.) A quantity of explosives anchored in a channel, beneath the water, or set adrift in a current, and so arranged that they will be exploded when touched by a vessel, or when an electric circuit is closed by an operator on shore..
Confess :: Confess (v. i.) To make confession; to disclose sins or faults, or the state of the conscience..
Locker :: Locker (n.) A drawer, cupboard, compartment, or chest, esp. one in a ship, that may be closed with a lock..
Coffin :: Coffin (n.) The case in which a dead human body is inclosed for burial.
Synarthrodia :: Synartesis (n.) A fastening or knitting together; the state of being closely jointed; close union.
Meet :: Meet (v. t.) To come into the presence of without contact; to come close to; to intercept; to come within the perception, influence, or recognition of; as, to meet a train at a junction; to meet carriages or persons in the street; to meet friends at a party; sweet sounds met the ear..
Prying :: Prying (a.) Inspecting closely or impertinently.
Disclose :: Disclose (v. t.) To make known, as that which has been kept secret or hidden; to reveal; to expose; as, events have disclosed his designs..
Park :: Park (n.) A piece of ground inclosed, and stored with beasts of the chase, which a man may have by prescription, or the king's grant..
Imborder :: Imborder (v. t.) To furnish or inclose with a border; to form a border of.
Perdue :: Perdue (a.) Lost to view; in concealment or ambush; close.
Nightfall :: Nightfall (n.) The close of the day.
Manometer :: Manometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the tension or elastic force of gases, steam, etc., constructed usually on the principle of allowing the gas to exert its elastic force in raising a column of mercury in an open tube, or in compressing a portion of air or other gas in a closed tube with mercury or other liquid intervening, or in bending a metallic or other spring so as to set in motion an index; a pressure gauge. See Pressure, and Illust. of Air pump..
Conversation :: Conversation (n.) Familiar intercourse; intimate fellowship or association; close acquaintance.
Flute :: Flute (v. i.) A musical wind instrument, consisting of a hollow cylinder or pipe, with holes along its length, stopped by the fingers or by keys which are opened by the fingers. The modern flute is closed at the upper end, and blown with the mouth at a lateral hole..
Sea Cock :: Sea cock () In a steamship, a cock or valve close to the vessel's side, for closing a pipe which communicates with the sea..
Sockdolager :: Sockdolager (n.) A combination of two hooks which close upon each other, by means of a spring, as soon as the fish bites..
Overlogical :: Overlogical (a.) Excessively logical; adhering too closely to the forms or rules of logic.
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