closer

Meanings

1. comparative form of close: more close

1. Within a shorter distance.

1. Someone or something that closes.
2. Someone or something that concludes.
3. Synonym of close (“the point at the end of a sales pitch when the consumer is asked to buy”).
4. The last stone in a horizontal course, if smaller than the others; a piece of brick finishing a course.
5. A relief pitcher who specializes in getting the last three outs of the game.
6. A horse that performs best toward the end of a race.

Etymology

From Middle English closere, equivalent to close (verb) + -er.