different between closing vs closeout

English

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /?kl??z??/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /?klo?z??/
• Rhymes: -??z??

Noun

closing (plural closings)

1. The act by which something is closed.

   openings and closings of doors

2. The end or conclusion of something.

   the closing of a popular play

3. The final procedure in a house sale, when documents are signed and recorded.
4. (mathematics) In morphology, the erosion of the dilation of a set.

Derived terms

• early closing

Translations

Adjective

closing (not comparable)

1. Pertaining to the finish or ending of a series of events; occurring at the end or after all others.

   I'd like to add some closing words.

   The closing scene of Miller's "Death of a Salesman" cannot but evoke a feeling of deep pathos.

Derived terms

• closing speed
• self-closing

Translations

Verb

closing

1. present participle of close

English

Etymology

From the verb phrase close out.

Noun

closeout (plural closeouts)

1. (surfing) A wave which breaks all at once, as opposed to breaking progressively along its length.
   • 2004, Chris Cote, "HOW TO Backside Closeout Snap with Andy Irons - Ending your ride with style and drama.", in Transworld Surf [1]

     Dealing with closeouts is something every surfer should learn – especially if you live and surf in California.

2. (retail) A sale in which all merchandise is sold, at whatever reduced price is necessary

Synonyms

• (retail): fire sale

Related terms

• close out, verb

Translations

Anagrams

• cosolute, cut loose, octulose