| 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] |
| clostridium |
any of a genus of spore-forming, anaerobic bacteria, Clostridium, that inhabits soil or the intestinal tract of humans. |
| closure |
the act of closing or state of being closed. [3 definitions] |
| clot |
a thickened lump or mass of liquid, such as blood. [4 definitions] |
| cloth |
material woven of spun threads of cotton, wool, nylon, or the like; fabric. [3 definitions] |
| clothe |
to put clothing on; dress. [3 definitions] |
| clothes |
articles of dress worn on the body, such as pants, shirts, dresses, or the like; garments; apparel; clothing. |