| closed season |
any period during which it is illegal to fish for, capture, or hunt certain animal or fish species. |
| closed sentence |
in mathematics education, a simple mathematical equation or inequality in which all quantities are shown, such as 2 + 3 = 5. |
| closed shop |
a factory or business that agrees, through a contract with a labor union, to employ only members of that union. [2 definitions] |
| close-fisted |
not generous, esp. with money; stingy; miserly. |
| close-fitting |
of a garment, adhering closely to the contours of the body. |
| close-grained |
of wood or the like, having a smooth hard texture. |
| close-hauled |
with the sails trimmed very flat for sailing as close as possible to the wind. |
| close in |
to come near to something or someone, as during a chase or race. |
| close in on |
to approach or surround, as to entrap or capture. |
| close-knit |
closely joined or organized; bonded tightly. |
| closely |
carefully and with attention. [3 definitions] |
| close-mouthed |
saying little; not talkative; reticent. |
| close off |
of police or other authority, to block access to (a path, road, or area). |
| closeout |
a sale of goods at low prices because the store is closing or because the line of goods will be discontinued. |
| close quarters |
a narrow, confined space. [2 definitions] |
| close-set |
being near to one another, or having parts or elements placed near to one another. |
| close shave |
(informal) danger narrowly avoided. |
| closet |
a cabinet or small room for storage, as of clothing or household goods. [3 definitions] |
| closet drama |
a play better read than performed. |
| closeted |
being in a state of privacy that allows secret discussion. |
| close-up |
in photography, films, or television, a picture taken at close range to show details, as of facial expression. (Cf. long shot.) [2 definitions] |