Close to the wind

(of a sailing vessel) pointed as near as possible to the direction from which the wind is blowing while still making headway.

The experienced sailor expertly maneuvered the sailboat, sailing close to the wind to maximize speed and efficiency.

by Arminkshipper July 25, 2024

Sail close to the wind

verge on indecency, dishonesty, or disaster

Here's a sentence using "sail close to the wind":

The politician's campaign ads sailed close to the wind with their negative attacks on the opponent.

by Arminkshipper July 25, 2024

Close

make (a data file) inaccessible after use, so that it is securely stored until required again.

"a statement is used to close a data file"

by Arminkshipper July 25, 2024

Close

the conclusion of a phrase; a cadence.

The poet skillfully crafted a haunting image with a close that lingered in the mind.

by Arminkshipper July 25, 2024

Close-in

near to the center of a town or city.

"close-in parking"

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Close out

bring something to an end.

"Steve tried to close out the conversation"

by Arminkshipper July 25, 2024

Close Encounter of The 22nd Kind

When an alien spaceship disappears up your behind

“He had a close encounter of the 22nd kind”

“Sounds like a pain in the ass!”

by PaintingofBombs July 27, 2024