3. (Masonry) The last stone in a horizontal course, if of a less size than the others, or a piece of brick finishing a course. Gwilt.
Close"reefed` (?), a. (Naut.) Having all the reefs taken in; -- said of a sail.
Close"-stool` (?), n. A utensil to hold a chamber vessel, for the use of the sick and infirm. It is usually in the form of a box, with a seat and tight cover.
Clos"et (?), n. [OF. closet little inclosure, dim. of clos. See Close an inclosure.] 1. A small room or apartment for retirement; a room for privacy.
A chair-lumbered closet, just twelve feet by nine.
Goldsmith.
When thou prayest, enter into thy closet.
Matt. vi. 6.
2. A small apartment, or recess in the side of a room, for household utensils, clothing, etc. Dryden.
Closet sin, sin commited in privacy. Bp. Hall.
Clos"et, v. t. [imp. & p. pr. & vb. n. Closeting.] 1. To shut up in, or as in, a closet; to conceal. [R.]
Bedlam's closeted and handcuffed charge.
Cowper.