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