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