(~s)
1.
A ~ is a piece of furniture with doors at the front and shelves inside, which is used for storing things. (AM; in BRIT, use cupboard )
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2.
A ~ is a very small room for storing things, especially one without windows. (AM; also BRIT OLD-FASHIONED)
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3.
Closet is used to describe a person who has beliefs, habits, or feelings which they keep secret, often because they are embarrassed about them. Closet is also used of their beliefs, habits, or feelings.
He is a ~ Fascist.
ADJ: ADJ n
4.
a skeleton in the ~: see skeleton
see also ~ed