close shot

American  

[klohs] / kloʊs /

noun

Movies, Television.

1. close-up.

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Etymology

Origin of close shot

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

The camera cut to a close shot of Ross, who said “I love Robert Kraft.”

From Los Angeles Times

“If a comedian is doing something physical, it better be a head-to-toe shot. If he’s making a poignant point, it better be on a close shot. It was reportage. My job was to capture their genius and not take shots that were superfluous. I see all kinds of directors today making this mistake. They are cutting around to show off.”

From New York Times

Schwartz, a constant threat in the first 40 minutes with five shots and high energy, bounced a close shot off Vitek Vanecek’s stick and McCann backhanded it past the goalie from 10 feet in front of the net to tie the game at 15:58.

From Fox News

After Koskinen stopped Morrissey on a close shot during a power play, Ehlers scored at even strength with a slap shot from the top of the circle to make it 2-0 at 6:59.

From Seattle Times

Esa Lindell’s turnover late in the second period led to a close shot by Stone that was gloved by Khudobin.

From Seattle Times