plural of cathedral close

(idiomatic) Affecting people close to, or within, one's family circle. / (figuratively) Affecting one personally through deep familiarity.

(military) To close the spacing between lines (ranks) of troops, as they are deployed across a battlefield, thereby decreasing the depth of the formation as it faces the enemy side.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see closing, time. / (UK, Canada) The time when a public house or restaurant closes. Used to invite final drink orders.

plural of couple-close

(heraldry) A diminutive of the chevron, always borne in closely placed pairs.

plural of close helmet

plural of close shave

plural of close-stool

plural of close call