What does "closeout" mean?

A wave which breaks all at once, as opposed to breaking progressively along its length.

What is a synonym for "closeout"?

Common synonyms include: blowout sale, clearance, fire sale, fire sale, odd lot, odd lot.

noun

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Noun

1
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."
2
a sale intended to dispose of all remaining stock wordnet
3
A sale in which all merchandise is sold, at whatever reduced price is necessary; especially, such a sale for the purpose of either dispensing with a discontinued product line or preparing to close down the store.
"The Administration’s request of $12 million will allow TDA to conduct an orderly closeout of the agency beginning in 2018, which includes sufficient funding for personnel, rent, program, and other closeout costs."

"Dealing with closeouts is something every surfer should learn – especially if you live and surf in California."

Deverbal from close out.

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