Hotly contested; won or achieved only by a small margin.

Coming close to achieving a goal is not good enough.

plural of closet auger

A specialized plumber's snake made for use on toilets.

plural of door closer

(military) An officer posted at the rear of a line, or on the flank of a column, of soldiers, to rectify mistakes and ensure steadiness and promptness in the ranks.

(nautical) Sailing close to the wind

The characteristic or state of being close-minded.

Alternative spelling of close-minded.

Alternative form of close-mindedly