释义 |
closer I. closer comparative of close II. clos·er \ˈklōzə(r)\ noun (-s) Etymology: close (I) + -er 1. : one that closes by hand or by machine: as a. : a lid closer b. : one that operates a sewing machine for joining the parts of a shoe upper especially at the back seam or for stitching lining parts c. : a sewing-machine operator who sews the seams of garments, gloves, and mattresses 2. : something that closes: a. masonry (1) : the last stone in a horizontal course if smaller than the others or a piece of brick finishing a course (2) : a piece of brick inserted in each alternate course to enable a bond to be formed by preventing two headers from exactly superimposing on a stretcher b. : a device for closing something (as a door) c. : an act, number, or play that brings a program to a close |