Definition of close

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Close (v. t.) Nearly equal; almost evenly balanced; as, a close vote..

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Ironclad :: Ironclad (n.) A naval vessel having the parts above water covered and protected by iron or steel usually in large plates closely joined and made sufficiently thick and strong to resist heavy shot.
Balcony :: Balcony (n.) A platform projecting from the wall of a building, usually resting on brackets or consoles, and inclosed by a parapet; as, a balcony in front of a window. Also, a projecting gallery in places of amusement; as, the balcony in a theater..
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..
Sphincter :: Sphincter (n.) A muscle which surrounds, and by its contraction tends to close, a natural opening; as, the sphincter of the bladder..
Incaverned :: Incaverned (a.) Inclosed or shut up as in a cavern.
Enchase :: Enchase (v. t.) To incase or inclose in a border or rim; to surround with an ornamental casing, as a gem with gold; to encircle; to inclose; to adorn..
Slug :: Slug (n.) Any one of numerous species of terrestrial pulmonate mollusks belonging to Limax and several related genera, in which the shell is either small and concealed in the mantle, or altogether wanting. They are closely allied to the land snails..
Weave :: Weave (v. t.) To unite, as threads of any kind, in such a manner as to form a texture; to entwine or interlace into a fabric; as, to weave wool, silk, etc.; hence, to unite by close connection or intermixture; to unite intimately..
Thicket :: Thicket (a.) A wood or a collection of trees, shrubs, etc., closely set; as, a ram caught in a thicket..
Barricade :: Barricade (n.) To fortify or close with a barricade or with barricades; to stop up, as a passage; to obstruct; as, the workmen barricaded the streets of Paris..
Chamber :: Chamber (n.) A compartment or cell; an inclosed space or cavity; as, the chamber of a canal lock; the chamber of a furnace; the chamber of the eye..
Closely :: Closely (adv.) Secretly; privately.
Clutch :: Clutch (n.) To close tightly; to clinch.
Thin :: Thin (adv.) Not thickly or closely; in a seattered state; as, seed sown thin..
Poachard :: Poachard (n.) The American redhead, which is closely allied to the European poachard..
Exquisite :: Exquisite (a.) Of delicate perception or close and accurate discrimination; not easy to satisfy; exact; nice; fastidious; as, exquisite judgment, taste, or discernment..
Peek :: Peek (v. i.) To look slyly, or with the eyes half closed, or through a crevice; to peep..
Disclose :: Disclose (v. t.) To remove a cover or envelope from;; to set free from inclosure; to uncover.
Lawn :: Lawn (n.) Ground (generally in front of or around a house) covered with grass kept closely mown.
Close :: Close (n.) To stop, or fill up, as an opening; to shut; as, to close the eyes; to close a door..
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