A short distance between a weapon and a target.

plural of close range

(nautical) The point of sail where the wind is blowing just ahead of the beam of the vessel

(nautical) To sail on a close reach

plural of close borough

Synonym of pocket borough

(of troops etc.) in an arrangement in compact units at close intervals and distances, as for marching and/or drill.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of close the book on

present participle of close the book on

To stop worrying about or trying to do something about; to ignore. / To finish; to bring to an end.