close-in

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

close–in

adj \ˈklōs-ˈin\

Definition of CLOSE-IN

1
: near a center of activity and especially a city <close–in suburbs>
2
: occurring or designed for use within a narrowly limited area <close–in fighting> <close–in weapons>

First Known Use of CLOSE-IN

1945

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