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Closing vs Closeout - What's the difference?

closing | closeout |

As nouns the difference between closing and closeout

is that closing is the act by which something is closed while closeout is (surfing) a wave which breaks all at once, as opposed to breaking progressively along its length.

As an adjective closing

is coming after all others.

As a verb closing

is .

closing

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act by which something is closed.
    • openings and closings of doors
  • The end or conclusion of something
    • The closing of the curtains.
  • The final procedure in a house sale when documents are signed and recorded.

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • Coming after all others.

    • Verb

    (head)

    • closeout

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (surfing) A wave which breaks all at once, as opposed to breaking progressively along its length.
    • Dealing with closeouts is something every surfer should learn – especially if you live and surf in California. — Chris Cote, Transworld Surf [http://www.transworldsurf.com/surf/howto/article/0,,595802,00.html]
  • (retail) A sale in which all merchandise is sold, at whatever reduced price is necessary

    • Related terms

    * close out, verb