adverb. ['ˈkloʊsɝ, ˈkloʊzɝ'] (comparative of near' orclose') within a shorter distance.
near' or
noun. ['ˈkloʊsɝ, ˈkloʊzɝ'] (baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game.
noun. ['ˈkloʊsɝ, ˈkloʊzɝ'] a person who closes something.