Definition of close

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Close (n.) To bring together the parts of; to consolidate; as, to close the ranks of an army; -- often used with up..

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Vest :: Vest (n.) To clothe with, or as with, a vestment, or garment; to dress; to robe; to cover, surround, or encompass closely..
Bodice :: Bodice (n.) A close-fitting outer waist or vest forming the upper part of a woman's dress, or a portion of it..
Surround :: Surround (v. t.) To inclose, as a body of troops, between hostile forces, so as to cut off means of communication or retreat; to invest, as a city..
Shut :: Shut (v. t.) To fold together; to close over, as the fingers; to close by bringing the parts together; as, to shut the hand; to shut a book..
Box :: Box (v. t.) To inclose in a box.
Stop :: Stop (v. t.) To close, as an aperture, by filling or by obstructing; as, to stop the ears; hence, to stanch, as a wound..
Bosom :: Bosom (v. t.) To inclose or carry in the bosom; to keep with care; to take to heart; to cherish.
Mump :: Mump (v. i.) To move the lips with the mouth closed; to mumble, as in sulkiness..
Affiliate :: Affiliate (v. t.) To adopt; to receive into a family as a son; hence, to bring or receive into close connection; to ally..
Warm :: Warm (superl.) In children's games, being near the object sought for; hence, being close to the discovery of some person, thing, or fact concealed..
Clannish :: Clannish (a.) Of or pertaining to a clan; closely united, like a clan; disposed to associate only with one's clan or clique; actuated by the traditions, prejudices, habits, etc., of a clan..
Confine :: Confine (v. t.) To restrain within limits; to restrict; to limit; to bound; to shut up; to inclose; to keep close.
Close :: Close (v. i.) To end, terminate, or come to a period; as, the debate closed at six o'clock..
Subsecutive :: Subsecute (v. t.) To follow closely, or so as to overtake; to pursue..
Cabinet :: Cabinet (n.) A small room, or retired apartment; a closet..
Redhead :: Redhead (n.) An American duck (Aythya Americana) highly esteemed as a game bird. It is closely allied to the canvasback, but is smaller and its head brighter red. Called also red-headed duck. American poachard, grayback, and fall duck. See Illust. under Poachard..
Snug :: Snug (superl.) Close and warm; as, an infant lies snug..
Sheathe :: Sheathe (v. t.) To put into a sheath, case, or scabbard; to inclose or cover with, or as with, a sheath or case..
Hard-fisted :: Hard-fisted (a.) Close-fisted; covetous; niggardly.
Stunk :: Stingy (superl.) Extremely close and covetous; meanly avaricious; niggardly; miserly; penurious; as, a stingy churl..
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