Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Closures.
Closures - as a noun
Approaching a particular destination; a coming closer; a narrowing of a gap
Example: "The ship's rapid rate of closing gave them little time to avoid a collision"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
closing10A rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cloture9gag lawgag ruleHypernyms (Closely Related)
order6parliamentary lawparliamentary procedurerules of orderHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A gestalt principle of organization holding that there is an innate tendency to perceive incomplete objects as complete and to close or fill gaps and to perceive asymmetric stimuli as symmetric
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
law of closureSomething settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making
Example: "They finally reached a settlement with the union"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
resolution10settlement12An obstruction in a pipe or tube
Example: "We had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
block13blockage17occlusion13stop6stoppage13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
impediment17impedimenta18obstructer14obstruction15obstructor14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of blocking
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blockage17occlusion13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
obstruction15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Termination of operations
Example: "They regretted the closure of the day care center"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
closedown15closing10shutdown15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conclusion14ending8termination13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Closures - as a verb
Terminate debate by calling for a vote
Example: "Debate was closured"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cloture9Example Sentences
"The recent closures of stores have severely impacted local businesses."
"The closures of public parks during the pandemic disappointed many residents."
"The closures of restaurants have left many employees without jobs."
"The closures roads caused significant traffic congestion."
"The closures schools due to the storm were necessary for safety reasons."
Word Game Points
Is CLOSURES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, closures is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CLOSURES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is CLOSURES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, closures is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCLOSURES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is CLOSURES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, closures is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCLOSURES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
