closet

  • 21closet — I UK [ˈklɒzɪt] / US [ˈklɑzət] noun [countable] Word forms closet : singular closet plural closets 1) mainly American a small room or space built into a wall for storing things such as clothes or sheets 2) an old word for a small private room •… …

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  • 22closet — Synonyms and related words: WC, academic, adytum, anonymous, archives, armory, arsenal, attic, backhouse, bank, basement, bathroom, bay, bin, bonded warehouse, bookcase, booking office, bottle up, box, box in, box office, box up, branch, branch… …

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  • 23closet — clos|et1 [ klazət ] noun count * 1. ) a small room or space built into a wall for storing things such as clothes or sheets 2. ) an old word for a small private room come out of the closet INFORMAL 1. ) to admit publicly that you are gay 2. ) to… …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 24closet — clos•et [[t]ˈklɒz ɪt[/t]] n. adj. v. et•ed, et•ing 1) a small room, enclosed recess, or cabinet for storing clothing, food, utensils, etc 2) a small private room, esp. one used for prayer, meditation, etc 3) cvb a state or condition of secrecy or …

    From formal English to slang

  • 25closet — /ˈklɒzət / (say klozuht) noun 1. a small room, enclosed recess, or cabinet for clothing, food, utensils, etc. 2. a small private room, especially one for prayer, thought, etc. 3. a water closet; toilet. –adjective 4. secret: a closet drinker; a… …

  • 26closet — n. & v. n. 1 a small or private room. 2 a cupboard or recess. 3 = water closet. 4 (attrib.) secret, covert (closet homosexual). v.tr. (closeted, closeting) shut away, esp. in private conference or study. Phrases and idioms: Clerk of the Closet… …

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  • 27clóset — (Voz inglesa.) ► sustantivo masculino América Armario empotrado. * * * clóset (ingl.; Hispam.) m. Armario empotrado. * * * clóset. (Del ingl. closet). m. Am. Armario empotrado …

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  • 28closet — [ˈklɒzɪt] noun [C] American I a small room or space built into a wall for storing things • come out of the closet informal to say publicly that you are gay[/ex] See: skeleton II adj closet [ˈklɒzɪt] keeping your beliefs or activities secret I ve… …

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  • 29clóset — {{#}}{{LM C09019}}{{〓}} {{SynC09241}} {{[}}clóset{{]}} ‹cló·set› {{◆}}(pl. clósets){{◇}} {{《}}▍ s.m.{{》}} {{♂}}En zonas del español meridional,{{♀}} armario empotrado. {{★}}{{\}}ETIMOLOGÍA:{{/}} Del inglés closet. {{#}}{{LM SynC09241}}{{〓}}… …

    Diccionario de uso del español actual con sinónimos y antónimos

  • 30closet — 1. noun /ˈklɒzɪt/ a) A piece of furniture or a cabinet in which clothes or household supplies may be stored. The closet can be a scary place for a gay teenager. b) A small private chamber. Hes a closet …

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