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Close quarters

//ˌkləʊs ˈkwɔː(ɹ)tə(ɹ)z// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of close quarter form-of, plural
  2. 2
    Very near proximity; cramped conditions. plural, plural-only

    "They were fighting at close quarters."

  3. 3
    a situation of being uncomfortably close to someone or something wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

See close quarter.

Etymology 2

See close quarter.

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