Definition of close

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Close (v. t.) Short; as, to cut grass or hair close..

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Adductor :: Adductor (n.) A muscle which draws a limb or part of the body toward the middle line of the body, or closes extended parts of the body; -- opposed to abductor; as, the adductor of the eye, which turns the eye toward the nose..
Close-stool :: Close-stool (n.) A utensil to hold a chamber vessel, for the use of the sick and infirm. It is usually in the form of a box, with a seat and tight cover..
Scrutinize :: Scrutinize (v. t.) To examine closely; to inspect or observe with critical attention; to regard narrowly; as, to scrutinize the measures of administration; to scrutinize the conduct or motives of individuals..
Dessert :: Dessert (n.) A service of pastry, fruits, or sweetmeats, at the close of a feast or entertainment; pastry, fruits, etc., forming the last course at dinner..
Dear :: Dear (superl.) Hence, close to the heart; heartfelt; present in mind; engaging the attention..
Areolet :: Areolet (n.) A small inclosed area; esp. one of the small spaces on the wings of insects, circumscribed by the veins..
Close-banded :: Close-banded (a.) Closely united.
Crispy :: Crispy (a.) Formed into short, close ringlets; frizzed; crisp; as, crispy locks..
Subsecutive :: Subsecute (v. t.) To follow closely, or so as to overtake; to pursue..
Winkingly :: Winkingly (adv.) In a winking manner; with the eye almost closed.
Niggard :: Niggard (n.) A person meanly close and covetous; one who spends grudgingly; a stingy, parsimonous fellow; a miser..
Seel :: Seel (v. t.) To close the eyes of (a hawk or other bird) by drawing through the lids threads which were fastened over the head.
Thick :: Thick (superl.) Abundant, close, or crowded in space; closely set; following in quick succession; frequently recurring..
Disclose :: Disclose (v. t.) To lay open or expose to view; to cause to appear; to bring to light; to reveal.
List :: List (v. t.) To inclose for combat; as, to list a field..
Compactness :: Compactness (n.) The state or quality of being compact; close union of parts; density.
Habit :: Habit (n.) Outward appearance; attire; dress; hence, a garment; esp., a closely fitting garment or dress worn by ladies; as, a riding habit..
Damewort :: Damewort (n.) A cruciferrous plant (Hesperis matronalis), remarkable for its fragrance, especially toward the close of the day; -- called also rocket and dame's violet..
Disinclose :: Disinclose (v. t.) To free from being inclosed.
Nott-headed :: Nott-headed (a.) Having the hair cut close.
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