Meaning of closer

Definition of closer

(adv) (comparative of `near' or `close') within a shorter distance; "come closer, my dear!"; "they drew nearer"; "getting nearer to the true explanation"
(noun) a person who closes something; "whoever is the closer has to turn out the lights and lock up"
(baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game

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